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How far is Lethbridge from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Lethbridge (Lethbridge Airport) is 1319 miles / 2123 kilometers / 1146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Lethbridge (YQL) is 1565 miles / 2519 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 12 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Lethbridge Airport

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1319
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2123
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1146
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Distance from Chicago to Lethbridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1319.364 miles
  • 2123.311 kilometers
  • 1146.496 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
  • 1316.364 miles
  • 2118.483 kilometers
  • 1143.889 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 Lethbridge?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lethbridge Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lethbridge Airport (YQL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Lethbridge generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 Lethbridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lethbridge Airport (YQL).

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 Lethbridge Airport
City: Lethbridge
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQL
ICAO Code: CYQL
Coordinates: 49°37′49″N, 112°48′0″W