How far is Chicago, IL, from Boise, ID?
The distance between Boise (Boise Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1448 miles / 2331 kilometers / 1258 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Boise (BOI) to Chicago (MDW) is 1689 miles / 2718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 51 minutes.
Boise Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Boise to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boise to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1448.167 miles
- 2330.600 kilometers
- 1258.423 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- 1444.361 miles
- 2324.474 kilometers
- 1255.115 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 Boise to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Boise Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Boise and Chicago?
The time difference between Boise and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Boise.
Flight carbon footprint between Boise Airport (BOI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Boise to Chicago generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Boise to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Boise Airport (BOI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Boise Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boise, ID |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOI |
| ICAO Code: | KBOI |
| Coordinates: | 43°33′51″N, 116°13′22″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 |