How far is Chicago, IL, from Albany, NY?
The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 717 miles / 1155 kilometers / 623 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (MDW) is 813 miles / 1309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 35 minutes.
Albany International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Albany to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 717.436 miles
- 1154.601 kilometers
- 623.435 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- 715.571 miles
- 1151.600 kilometers
- 621.814 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 Albany to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albany and Chicago?
The time difference between Albany and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Albany.
Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Albany to Chicago generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Albany to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |