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JRA to MDW: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
717 mi
1,153 km · 623 nm
2h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
717 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 1m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from MDW?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Chicago (MDW) is 717 miles (1,153 km, 623 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 1m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to MDW?
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