How far is Wilkes-Barre, PA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) is 624 miles / 1004 kilometers / 542 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Wilkes-Barre (AVP) is 695 miles / 1118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 52 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Wilkes-Barre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Wilkes-Barre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 623.747 miles
- 1003.823 kilometers
- 542.021 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- 622.137 miles
- 1001.232 kilometers
- 540.622 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 Wilkes-Barre?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Wilkes-Barre?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)
On average, flying from Chicago to Wilkes-Barre generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 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 Wilkes-Barre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).
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 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AVP |
| ICAO Code: | KAVP |
| Coordinates: | 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″W |