How far is Chicago, IL, from Wichita, KS?
The distance between Wichita (Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 589 miles / 948 kilometers / 512 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wichita (ICT) to Chicago (MDW) is 706 miles / 1136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 58 minutes.
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Wichita to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wichita to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 588.923 miles
- 947.780 kilometers
- 511.760 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- 588.012 miles
- 946.313 kilometers
- 510.968 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 Wichita to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wichita and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Wichita to Chicago generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wichita, KS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ICT |
| ICAO Code: | KICT |
| Coordinates: | 37°39′0″N, 97°25′59″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 Wichita (ICT) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |