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How far is Watertown, NY, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown International Airport) is 614 miles / 988 kilometers / 534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Watertown (ART) is 707 miles / 1138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 13 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Watertown International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 613.997 miles
  • 988.133 kilometers
  • 533.549 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
  • 612.496 miles
  • 985.717 kilometers
  • 532.245 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 Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Watertown International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Watertown International Airport (ART)

On average, flying from Chicago to Watertown generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 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 Watertown

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

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 Watertown International Airport
City: Watertown, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ART
ICAO Code: KART
Coordinates: 43°59′30″N, 76°1′18″W