BOS
Boston
United States
1,381 km
858 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
1,381 km
858 mi / 746 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

BOS MDW
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code BOS MDW
ICAO Code KBOS KMDW
City Boston Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 19 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 41.790000, -87.750000

Boston (BOS) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 1,381 kilometers (858 miles / 746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 22:10 in Boston, it's 21:10 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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