New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 738
miles
1,188
kilometers
641
nautical miles

🕐 1h 54m
Flight Time
🧭 W (282°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
738 1,181
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
738 1,181
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
738 1,107
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
738 1,107
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
738 1,476
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
738 1,107
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between New York and Chicago follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to ORD route connects New York, United States with Chicago, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 738 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 282° from New York. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 738 miles (1,188 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to ORD typically take around 1h 54m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 738 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.