How far is Chicago, IL, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 405 miles / 651 kilometers / 352 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW) is 505 miles / 812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 32 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 404.511 miles
- 650.997 kilometers
- 351.510 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- 403.770 miles
- 649.806 kilometers
- 350.867 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 Kansas City to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Chicago?
There is no time difference between Kansas City and Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Chicago generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |