How far is Tucson, AZ, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1440 miles / 2317 kilometers / 1251 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Tucson (TUS) is 1704 miles / 2743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 5 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1439.756 miles
- 2317.062 kilometers
- 1251.114 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- 1437.737 miles
- 2313.813 kilometers
- 1249.359 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Tucson?
The time difference between Chicago and Tucson is 1 hour. Tucson is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Tucson generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Tucson (TUS)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |