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How far is Chicago, IL, from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 592 miles / 953 kilometers / 514 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Chicago (MDW) is 744 miles / 1197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 42 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Athens to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 592.007 miles
  • 952.743 kilometers
  • 514.440 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 592.666 miles
  • 953.803 kilometers
  • 515.013 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

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

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Athens to Chicago generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W