How far is Chicago, IL, from Niagara Falls, NY?
The distance between Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 459 miles / 739 kilometers / 399 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Niagara Falls (IAG) to Chicago (MDW) is 531 miles / 855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 7 minutes.
Niagara Falls International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Niagara Falls to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Niagara Falls to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 459.082 miles
- 738.820 kilometers
- 398.931 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- 457.935 miles
- 736.976 kilometers
- 397.935 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 Niagara Falls to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Niagara Falls International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Niagara Falls and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Niagara Falls to Chicago generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Niagara Falls to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Niagara Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAG |
| ICAO Code: | KIAG |
| Coordinates: | 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″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 |