How far is Chicago, IL, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago (MDW) is 533 miles / 858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 51 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 480.496 miles
- 773.284 kilometers
- 417.540 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- 481.196 miles
- 774.410 kilometers
- 418.148 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 Memphis to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Memphis to Chicago generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |