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How far is Fort Hood, TX, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Fort Hood (Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport) is 927 miles / 1491 kilometers / 805 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Hood (GRK) is 1113 miles / 1792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 5 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport

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927
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1491
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805
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Distance from Chicago to Fort Hood

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 926.710 miles
  • 1491.395 kilometers
  • 805.289 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
  • 927.145 miles
  • 1492.096 kilometers
  • 805.667 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 Fort Hood?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Fort Hood?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Fort Hood.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)

On average, flying from Chicago to Fort Hood generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 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 Fort Hood

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK).

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 Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport
City: Fort Hood, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRK
ICAO Code: KGRK
Coordinates: 31°4′1″N, 97°49′44″W