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How far is International Falls, MN, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and International Falls (Falls International Airport) is 543 miles / 874 kilometers / 472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to International Falls (INL) is 639 miles / 1028 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 29 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Falls International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to International Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 543.147 miles
  • 874.110 kilometers
  • 471.982 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
  • 542.974 miles
  • 873.833 kilometers
  • 471.832 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 International Falls?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and International Falls?

There is no time difference between Chicago and International Falls.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Falls International Airport (INL)

On average, flying from Chicago to International Falls generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 International Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Falls International Airport (INL).

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 Falls International Airport
City: International Falls, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: INL
ICAO Code: KINL
Coordinates: 48°33′58″N, 93°24′11″W