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MDW to PHL: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
667 mi
1,073 km · 579 nm
1h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
667 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 55m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from PHL?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 667 miles (1,073 km, 579 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 55m 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 Chicago and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to PHL?
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