How far is Chicago, IL, from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 895 miles / 1441 kilometers / 778 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Chicago (MDW) is 994 miles / 1599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 36 minutes.
Denver International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Denver to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 895.328 miles
- 1440.890 kilometers
- 778.018 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- 893.123 miles
- 1437.342 kilometers
- 776.103 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 Denver to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Chicago?
The time difference between Denver and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Denver to Chicago generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′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 |
Airlines flying from Denver (DEN) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Frontier Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |