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How far is Amarillo, TX, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Amarillo (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) is 880 miles / 1416 kilometers / 765 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Amarillo (AMA) is 1036 miles / 1668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 32 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

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880
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1416
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765
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Distance from Chicago to Amarillo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 879.911 miles
  • 1416.079 kilometers
  • 764.621 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
  • 878.748 miles
  • 1414.209 kilometers
  • 763.612 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 Amarillo?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Amarillo?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Amarillo.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Amarillo generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 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 Amarillo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA).

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 Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
City: Amarillo, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AMA
ICAO Code: KAMA
Coordinates: 35°13′9″N, 101°42′21″W