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How far is Alexandria, LA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 769 miles / 1237 kilometers / 668 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Alexandria (AEX) is 882 miles / 1419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 54 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Alexandria International Airport

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769
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Distance from Chicago to Alexandria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 768.604 miles
  • 1236.948 kilometers
  • 667.898 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
  • 769.764 miles
  • 1238.815 kilometers
  • 668.906 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 Chicago to Alexandria?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Alexandria?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Alexandria.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)

On average, flying from Chicago to Alexandria generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Alexandria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W