How far is Chicago, IL, from Charlotte, NC?
The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 584 miles / 940 kilometers / 508 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (MDW) is 749 miles / 1206 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 26 minutes.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Charlotte to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charlotte to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 584.143 miles
- 940.087 kilometers
- 507.606 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- 584.182 miles
- 940.150 kilometers
- 507.640 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 Charlotte to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Chicago?
The time difference between Charlotte and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Charlotte to Chicago generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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 Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |