Washington to Chicago Distance
956 km · 594 miles · 1 h 42 min flight
The distance from Washington to Chicago is 956 km (594 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 42 min. Chicago is 1 hour behind Washington.
Washington
District of Columbia
Chicago
Illinois
- Kilometres
- 956
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 594
- 516 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 42 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −1 hour
- Chicago vs Washington
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Washington | West-northwest (293°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Chicago | East-southeast (107°) |
| Halfway point | 40.49° N, 82.23° W |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Washington?
956 kilometres or 594 miles (516 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Washington to Chicago?
About 1 h 42 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 Washington and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Washington right now.
In which direction is Chicago from Washington?
Chicago lies to the west-northwest of Washington (initial bearing 293°).
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.