How far is Charleston, WV, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Charleston (Yeager Airport) is 402 miles / 647 kilometers / 350 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Charleston (CRW) is 488 miles / 785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 29 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Yeager Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 402.326 miles
- 647.481 kilometers
- 349.612 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- 401.861 miles
- 646.733 kilometers
- 349.208 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Yeager Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Charleston?
The time difference between Chicago and Charleston is 1 hour. Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Yeager Airport (CRW)
On average, flying from Chicago to Charleston generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 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 Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Yeager Airport (CRW).
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 | Yeager Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, WV |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CRW |
| ICAO Code: | KCRW |
| Coordinates: | 38°22′23″N, 81°35′35″W |