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How far is Chicago, IL, from Appleton, WI?

The distance between Appleton (Appleton International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 175 miles / 282 kilometers / 152 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Appleton (ATW) to Chicago (MDW) is 195 miles / 314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 56 minutes.

Appleton International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Appleton to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 175.009 miles
  • 281.650 kilometers
  • 152.079 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
  • 175.139 miles
  • 281.859 kilometers
  • 152.192 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 Appleton to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Appleton International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Appleton and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Appleton and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Appleton International Airport (ATW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Appleton to Chicago generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Appleton to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Appleton International Airport (ATW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Appleton International Airport
City: Appleton, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATW
ICAO Code: KATW
Coordinates: 44°15′29″N, 88°31′8″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