How far is Chicago, IL, from Fargo, ND?
The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 571 miles / 920 kilometers / 497 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Chicago (MDW) is 651 miles / 1047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 59 minutes.
Hector International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Fargo to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fargo to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 571.467 miles
- 919.687 kilometers
- 496.592 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- 570.651 miles
- 918.374 kilometers
- 495.883 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 Fargo to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fargo and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Fargo to Chicago generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fargo, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAR |
| ICAO Code: | KFAR |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″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 |