Seattle to Chicago Distance
2,789 km · 1,733 miles · 3 h 59 min flight
The distance from Seattle to Chicago is 2,789 km (1,733 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 59 min. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Seattle
Washington
2,789 km
Chicago
Illinois
- Kilometres
- 2,789
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,733
- 1,506 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 3 h 59 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +2 hours
- Chicago vs Seattle
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Seattle | East (90°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Chicago | West-northwest (295°) |
| Halfway point | 46.06° N, 104.10° W |
| Seattle coordinates | 47.61° N, 122.33° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Seattle?
2,789 kilometres or 1,733 miles (1,506 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Chicago?
About 3 h 59 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle right now.
In which direction is Chicago from Seattle?
Chicago lies to the east of Seattle (initial bearing 90°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.