How far is Columbus, GA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 658 miles / 1059 kilometers / 572 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Columbus (CSG) is 782 miles / 1258 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 13 minutes.

Distance from Chicago to Columbus

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 657.728 miles
• 1058.510 kilometers
• 571.550 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

• 658.840 miles
• 1060.301 kilometers
• 572.517 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Columbus?

The time difference between Chicago and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Chicago to Columbus generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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	Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbus, GA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CSG
ICAO Code:	KCSG
Coordinates:	32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W