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How far is Chicago, IL, from Greensboro, NC?

The distance between Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 575 miles / 925 kilometers / 500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Greensboro (GSO) to Chicago (MDW) is 715 miles / 1150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 53 minutes.

Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Greensboro to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Greensboro to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 575.038 miles
  • 925.435 kilometers
  • 499.695 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
  • 574.726 miles
  • 924.932 kilometers
  • 499.423 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 Greensboro to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Greensboro to Chicago generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 241 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Greensboro to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W