How far is Chicago, IL, from Wilkes-Barre, PA?
The distance between Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 624 miles / 1004 kilometers / 542 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Chicago (MDW) is 695 miles / 1118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 52 minutes.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Wilkes-Barre to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilkes-Barre to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 623.747 miles
- 1003.823 kilometers
- 542.021 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- 622.137 miles
- 1001.232 kilometers
- 540.622 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 Wilkes-Barre to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wilkes-Barre and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Wilkes-Barre to Chicago generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilkes-Barre to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AVP |
| ICAO Code: | KAVP |
| Coordinates: | 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″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 |