How far is Chicago, IL, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 517 miles / 831 kilometers / 449 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Chicago (MDW) is 658 miles / 1059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 54 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 516.537 miles
- 831.285 kilometers
- 448.858 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- 515.992 miles
- 830.409 kilometers
- 448.385 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 Roanoke to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Chicago?
The time difference between Roanoke and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Chicago generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |