How far is Chicago, IL, from Owensboro, KY?
The distance between Owensboro (Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 281 miles / 452 kilometers / 244 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Owensboro (OWB) to Chicago (MDW) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 49 minutes.
Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Owensboro to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Owensboro to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 280.864 miles
- 452.007 kilometers
- 244.064 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- 281.268 miles
- 452.656 kilometers
- 244.415 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 Owensboro to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Owensboro and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Owensboro to Chicago generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Owensboro to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Owensboro, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OWB |
| ICAO Code: | KOWB |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′24″N, 87°10′0″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 |