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How far is Cranbrook from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Cranbrook (Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport) is 1450 miles / 2333 kilometers / 1260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Cranbrook (YXC) is 1762 miles / 2835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 17 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Cranbrook

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1449.566 miles
  • 2332.850 kilometers
  • 1259.638 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
  • 1446.130 miles
  • 2327.320 kilometers
  • 1256.652 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 Cranbrook?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)

On average, flying from Chicago to Cranbrook generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 Cranbrook

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC).

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 Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
City: Cranbrook
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXC
ICAO Code: CYXC
Coordinates: 49°36′38″N, 115°46′55″W