How far is Dallas, TX, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Dallas (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) is 797 miles / 1283 kilometers / 693 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Dallas (DFW) is 921 miles / 1482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 11 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Dallas
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Dallas. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 797.210 miles
- 1282.985 kilometers
- 692.757 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- 797.341 miles
- 1283.197 kilometers
- 692.871 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 Dallas?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Dallas?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
On average, flying from Chicago to Dallas generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 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 Dallas
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
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 | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dallas, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DFW |
| ICAO Code: | KDFW |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′48″N, 97°2′16″W |