How far is Gainesville, FL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 889 miles / 1430 kilometers / 772 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Gainesville (GNV) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 35 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Gainesville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Gainesville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 888.505 miles
- 1429.911 kilometers
- 772.090 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- 889.958 miles
- 1432.249 kilometers
- 773.352 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 Gainesville?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Gainesville?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
On average, flying from Chicago to Gainesville generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 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 Gainesville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
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 | Gainesville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gainesville, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GNV |
| ICAO Code: | KGNV |
| Coordinates: | 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W |