How far is Chicago, IL, from Columbus, GA?

The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 658 miles / 1059 kilometers / 572 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Chicago (MDW) is 783 miles / 1260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 16 minutes.

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)

• 657.728 miles
• 1058.510 kilometers
• 571.550 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

• 658.840 miles
• 1060.301 kilometers
• 572.517 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 44 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Columbus to Chicago generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin	Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbus, GA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CSG
ICAO Code:	KCSG
Coordinates:	32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″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