How far is Baltimore, MD, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) is 611 miles / 983 kilometers / 531 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Baltimore (BWI) is 702 miles / 1129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 6 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Baltimore–Washington International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Baltimore
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Baltimore. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 610.620 miles
- 982.697 kilometers
- 530.614 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- 609.283 miles
- 980.547 kilometers
- 529.453 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 Baltimore?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore–Washington International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Baltimore?
The time difference between Chicago and Baltimore is 1 hour. Baltimore is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI)
On average, flying from Chicago to Baltimore generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 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 Baltimore
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI).
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 | Baltimore–Washington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baltimore, MD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BWI |
| ICAO Code: | KBWI |
| Coordinates: | 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Baltimore (BWI)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |