EWR to ORD Route Guide
Newark, United States → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
KEWR (Newark, United States) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 623 NM (1,154 km / 717 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 282° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL240, expected flight time 2h 34m, common aircraft: Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400.
Distance
623 NM
1,154 km / 717 mi
Initial Bearing
282° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL240
24,000 ft
Block Time
2h 34m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
3,369 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
18 ft
KEWR
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 623 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Embraer E175
- CRJ-700
- Bombardier Q400
- Cessna Citation CJ3
Weather considerations
Pilots flying EWR-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between EWR and ORD?
623 nautical miles (1,154 km / 717 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Newark to Chicago?
Approximately 2h 34m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly EWR-ORD?
Common types include Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400, Cessna Citation CJ3 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL240 (24,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
282° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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