How far is Chicago, IL, from Reading, PA?
The distance between Reading (Reading Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 623 miles / 1002 kilometers / 541 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reading (RDG) to Chicago (MDW) is 715 miles / 1151 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 11 minutes.
Reading Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Reading to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reading to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 622.561 miles
- 1001.915 kilometers
- 540.991 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- 621.024 miles
- 999.441 kilometers
- 539.655 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 Reading to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Reading Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reading and Chicago?
The time difference between Reading and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Reading.
Flight carbon footprint between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Reading to Chicago generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reading to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Reading Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reading, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDG |
| ICAO Code: | KRDG |
| Coordinates: | 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″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 |