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How far is Chicago, IL, from Manhattan, KS?

The distance between Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 504 miles / 811 kilometers / 438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manhattan (MHK) to Chicago (MDW) is 631 miles / 1015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 46 minutes.

Manhattan Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Manhattan to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 503.885 miles
  • 810.925 kilometers
  • 437.864 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
  • 502.870 miles
  • 809.291 kilometers
  • 436.982 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 Manhattan to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Manhattan and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Manhattan to Chicago generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manhattan to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″W
Destination 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