How far is Wichita, KS, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Wichita (Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport) is 589 miles / 948 kilometers / 512 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Wichita (ICT) is 705 miles / 1135 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 54 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Wichita
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Wichita. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 588.923 miles
- 947.780 kilometers
- 511.760 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- 588.012 miles
- 946.313 kilometers
- 510.968 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 Wichita?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Wichita?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
On average, flying from Chicago to Wichita generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 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 Wichita
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT).
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 | Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wichita, KS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ICT |
| ICAO Code: | KICT |
| Coordinates: | 37°39′0″N, 97°25′59″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Wichita (ICT)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |