How far is Fresno, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 1738 miles / 2797 kilometers / 1510 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Fresno (FAT) is 2138 miles / 3440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 46 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Fresno
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Fresno. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1737.781 miles
- 2796.688 kilometers
- 1510.091 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- 1733.789 miles
- 2790.263 kilometers
- 1506.621 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 Fresno?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Fresno?
The time difference between Chicago and Fresno is 2 hours. Fresno is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
On average, flying from Chicago to Fresno generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 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 Fresno
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
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 | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W |