How far is Chicago, IL, from Tucson, AZ?
The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1440 miles / 2317 kilometers / 1251 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago (MDW) is 1702 miles / 2739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 7 minutes.
Tucson International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Tucson to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1439.756 miles
- 2317.062 kilometers
- 1251.114 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- 1437.737 miles
- 2313.813 kilometers
- 1249.359 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 Tucson to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tucson and Chicago?
The time difference between Tucson and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Tucson.
Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Tucson to Chicago generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″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 Tucson (TUS) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |