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How far is Pocatello, ID, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) is 1270 miles / 2043 kilometers / 1103 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Pocatello (PIH) is 1524 miles / 2453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 16 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Pocatello Regional Airport

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1270
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1103
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Distance from Chicago to Pocatello

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1269.721 miles
  • 2043.418 kilometers
  • 1103.358 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
  • 1266.392 miles
  • 2038.060 kilometers
  • 1100.465 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 Pocatello?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)

On average, flying from Chicago to Pocatello generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Pocatello

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

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 Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″W