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How far is Chicago, IL, from Pocatello, ID?

The distance between Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1270 miles / 2043 kilometers / 1103 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pocatello (PIH) to Chicago (MDW) is 1526 miles / 2456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 19 minutes.

Pocatello Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Pocatello to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1269.721 miles
  • 2043.418 kilometers
  • 1103.358 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
  • 1266.392 miles
  • 2038.060 kilometers
  • 1100.465 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 Pocatello to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Pocatello Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Pocatello to Chicago generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pocatello to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″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