How far is Chicago, IL, from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1444 miles / 2324 kilometers / 1255 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago (MDW) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 11 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1443.805 miles
- 2323.579 kilometers
- 1254.632 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- 1441.366 miles
- 2319.654 kilometers
- 1252.513 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 Phoenix to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Chicago?
The time difference between Phoenix and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Phoenix to Chicago generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago (MDW)
| Southwest Airlines |