How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 1657 miles / 2667 kilometers / 1440 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 2024 miles / 3258 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 32 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Palm Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Palm Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1657.032 miles
- 2666.734 kilometers
- 1439.921 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- 1653.865 miles
- 2661.637 kilometers
- 1437.169 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 Palm Springs?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Palm Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
On average, flying from Chicago to Palm Springs generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 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 Palm Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
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 | Palm Springs International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PSP |
| ICAO Code: | KPSP |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W |