How far is Calgary from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1399 miles / 2252 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Calgary (YYC) is 1640 miles / 2639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 30 minutes.

Distance from Chicago to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1399.360 miles
• 2252.051 kilometers
• 1216.010 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

• 1396.293 miles
• 2247.115 kilometers
• 1213.345 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Calgary?

The time difference between Chicago and Calgary is 1 hour. Calgary is 1 hour behind Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Chicago to Calgary generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Calgary

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

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	Calgary International Airport
City:	Calgary
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YYC
ICAO Code:	CYYC
Coordinates:	51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W