How far is Chicago, IL, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 283 miles / 455 kilometers / 246 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (MDW) is 321 miles / 516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 42 minutes.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 282.786 miles
- 455.100 kilometers
- 245.734 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- 282.272 miles
- 454.272 kilometers
- 245.287 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 Columbus to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Chicago?
The time difference between Columbus and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Columbus to Chicago generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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 Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |