How far is Chicago, IL, from Fresno, CA?
The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1738 miles / 2797 kilometers / 1510 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Chicago (MDW) is 2139 miles / 3443 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 46 minutes.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Fresno to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fresno to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1737.781 miles
- 2796.688 kilometers
- 1510.091 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- 1733.789 miles
- 2790.263 kilometers
- 1506.621 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 Fresno to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fresno and Chicago?
The time difference between Fresno and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Fresno.
Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Fresno to Chicago generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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 |