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How far is Toronto from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Toronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport) is 444 miles / 714 kilometers / 386 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Toronto (YTZ) is 519 miles / 835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 53 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Toronto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 443.750 miles
  • 714.146 kilometers
  • 385.608 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
  • 442.703 miles
  • 712.462 kilometers
  • 384.698 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 Toronto?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Toronto generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 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 Toronto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).

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 Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
City: Toronto
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTZ
ICAO Code: CYTZ
Coordinates: 43°37′38″N, 79°23′46″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Toronto (YTZ)

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