How far is Traverse City, MI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 232 miles / 373 kilometers / 201 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Traverse City (TVC) is 318 miles / 511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 4 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Cherry Capital Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Traverse City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Traverse City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 231.519 miles
- 372.594 kilometers
- 201.185 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- 231.538 miles
- 372.624 kilometers
- 201.201 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 Traverse City?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Traverse City?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
On average, flying from Chicago to Traverse City generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 130 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 Traverse City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
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 | Cherry Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Traverse City, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TVC |
| ICAO Code: | KTVC |
| Coordinates: | 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W |