How far is Boise, ID, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Boise (Boise Airport) is 1448 miles / 2331 kilometers / 1258 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Boise (BOI) is 1688 miles / 2716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 48 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Boise Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Boise
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Boise. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1448.167 miles
- 2330.600 kilometers
- 1258.423 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- 1444.361 miles
- 2324.474 kilometers
- 1255.115 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 Boise?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boise Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Boise?
The time difference between Chicago and Boise is 1 hour. Boise is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Boise Airport (BOI)
On average, flying from Chicago to Boise generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 Boise
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Boise Airport (BOI).
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 | Boise Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boise, ID |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BOI |
| ICAO Code: | KBOI |
| Coordinates: | 43°33′51″N, 116°13′22″W |