How far is Chicago, IL, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 577 miles / 929 kilometers / 502 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Chicago (MDW) is 692 miles / 1113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 3 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 577.259 miles
- 929.008 kilometers
- 501.624 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- 576.064 miles
- 927.085 kilometers
- 500.586 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 Washington D.C. to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Chicago generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |