How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 459 miles / 739 kilometers / 399 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is 532 miles / 856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 8 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Niagara Falls International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Niagara Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Niagara Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 459.082 miles
- 738.820 kilometers
- 398.931 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- 457.935 miles
- 736.976 kilometers
- 397.935 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 Niagara Falls?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Niagara Falls?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)
On average, flying from Chicago to Niagara Falls generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 204 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 Niagara Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).
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 | Niagara Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAG |
| ICAO Code: | KIAG |
| Coordinates: | 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W |