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How far is Kalispell, MT, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) is 1365 miles / 2197 kilometers / 1186 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Kalispell (FCA) is 1599 miles / 2574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 7 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Glacier Park International Airport

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1365
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2197
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1186
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Distance from Chicago to Kalispell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1365.215 miles
  • 2197.101 kilometers
  • 1186.340 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
  • 1361.906 miles
  • 2191.774 kilometers
  • 1183.464 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 Kalispell?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kalispell generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Kalispell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination Glacier Park International Airport
City: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FCA
ICAO Code: KGPI
Coordinates: 48°18′37″N, 114°15′21″W