Chicago to Pittsburgh: Exactly 659 km (409 mi)

Chicago, United States → Pittsburgh, United States

659
Kilometers
409
Miles
~1h 19min
Flight time (est.)
~856 km
Rough road-length estimate

356 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Chicago to Pittsburgh is 659 km (409 miles). Pittsburgh lies roughly east-southeast of Chicago; the initial great-circle bearing is 102° (ESE). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Chicago (Midwest, United States) sits at 41.8781°N, 87.6298°W; Pittsburgh (Northeast, United States) is at 40.4406°N, 79.9959°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 102° (ESE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Chicago to Pittsburgh

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 19min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~856 km · ~10h 42min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Chicago to Pittsburgh: about 856 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Chicago and Pittsburgh lies at approximately 41.2224°N, 83.7709°W — the position that is an equal 330 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Pittsburgh (America/New_York) is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (America/Chicago) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Chicago from Pittsburgh?

The straight-line distance from Chicago to Pittsburgh is approximately 659 km (409 miles, 356 nautical miles).

What direction is Pittsburgh from Chicago?

Pittsburgh lies roughly east-southeast of Chicago; the initial great-circle bearing is 102° (ESE).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 19min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

Rough road-length estimate for Chicago to Pittsburgh: about 856 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Chicago and Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh (America/New_York) is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (America/Chicago) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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