How far is Chicago, IL, from Fort Wayne, IN?
The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 144 miles / 232 kilometers / 125 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago (MDW) is 165 miles / 266 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 31 minutes.
Fort Wayne International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Fort Wayne to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Wayne to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 144.119 miles
- 231.938 kilometers
- 125.236 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- 143.829 miles
- 231.471 kilometers
- 124.984 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 Fort Wayne to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Wayne and Chicago?
The time difference between Fort Wayne and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Chicago generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Wayne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FWA |
| ICAO Code: | KFWA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″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 |