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How far is Manhattan, KS, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) is 504 miles / 811 kilometers / 438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Manhattan (MHK) is 631 miles / 1016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 44 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Manhattan Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Manhattan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 503.885 miles
  • 810.925 kilometers
  • 437.864 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
  • 502.870 miles
  • 809.291 kilometers
  • 436.982 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 Manhattan?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Manhattan?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Manhattan.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)

On average, flying from Chicago to Manhattan generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 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 Manhattan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK).

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 Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″W