Distance from Manhattan to Capital by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to Capital (IL) is 825 miles or 1328 kilometers or 717 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to Capital is 938 miles (1510 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 113 miles or 182 km.

Flight distance from Manhattan, NY to Capital, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Manhattan and Capital is 825 miles or 1328 km.
The nearest airport to Manhattan, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Capital, is St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

What is the average flight time from Manhattan to Capital?

Flight time from Manhattan, NY to Capital, IL is 1 hours 53 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Manhattan to Capital Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Manhattan, NY and Capital, IL
This map shows the distance from Manhattan, NY, Usa to Capital, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Manhattan, New York to Capital, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Capital, IL

The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Capital, Illinois is 938 miles or 1510 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Capital, IL is 938 miles or 1510 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in Capital, Illinois.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Capital, Illinois is approximately 938 miles (1510 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 17 to 18 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Manhattan, NY to Capital, IL

How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to Capital, IL?
The total driving time is 17 hours, 39 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to Capital take?
Manhattan and Capital are 17 hours 39 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Manhattan and Capital

Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and Capital (IL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in ManhattanCurrent local time in Capital
2025-12-05, 01:55:48 EST2025-12-05, 01:55:48 EST
How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and Capital Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Manhattan, NY and Capital, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 938 mi 1510 km 814.56 nmi
Straight line distance 825 mi 1328 km 717 nmi
Difference 113 mi 182 km 97 nmi

Manhattan Details

Manhattan is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 43' 42'' Longitude: W 73° 59' 39''
Latitude40.72833
Longitude-73.99417
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Manhattan

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Capital Details

Capital is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 48' 2.3'' Longitude: W 89° 36' 54.3''
Latitude39.80065
Longitude-89.61508
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Capital

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Manhattan, NY and Capital, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 31 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 23 hours 35 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 20 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 18 hours 52 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 17 hours 9 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 15 hours 43 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 14 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 13 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 12 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 11 hours 47 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 11 hours 6 minutes