How far is Fort McMurray from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1464 miles / 2356 kilometers / 1272 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 1876 miles / 3019 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 18 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Fort McMurray
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Fort McMurray. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1463.955 miles
- 2356.007 kilometers
- 1272.142 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- 1461.602 miles
- 2352.220 kilometers
- 1270.097 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 Fort McMurray?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Fort McMurray?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
On average, flying from Chicago to Fort McMurray generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Fort McMurray
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).
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 | Fort McMurray International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort McMurray |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YMM |
| ICAO Code: | CYMM |
| Coordinates: | 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W |