How far is Atlanta, GA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 591 miles / 951 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Atlanta (ATL) is 692 miles / 1114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 38 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Atlanta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Atlanta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 590.673 miles
- 950.596 kilometers
- 513.281 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- 591.522 miles
- 951.962 kilometers
- 514.018 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 Atlanta?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Atlanta?
The time difference between Chicago and Atlanta is 1 hour. Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
On average, flying from Chicago to Atlanta generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 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 Atlanta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Atlanta (ATL)
| Air France |
| AirTran Airways |
| Delta Air Lines |
| KLM |
| Southwest Airlines |