How far is Chicago, IL, from Eau Claire, WI?
The distance between Eau Claire (Chippewa Valley Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Eau Claire (EAU) to Chicago (MDW) is 326 miles / 524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 4 minutes.
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Eau Claire to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Eau Claire to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 283.797 miles
- 456.727 kilometers
- 246.613 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- 283.600 miles
- 456.410 kilometers
- 246.442 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 Eau Claire to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Eau Claire and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Chippewa Valley Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Eau Claire, WI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EAU |
| ICAO Code: | KEAU |
| Coordinates: | 44°51′56″N, 91°29′3″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 |