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How far is Chicago, IL, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1808 miles / 2909 kilometers / 1571 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Chicago (MDW) is 2229 miles / 3587 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 17 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Nanaimo to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1807.745 miles
  • 2909.283 kilometers
  • 1570.887 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
  • 1803.126 miles
  • 2901.851 kilometers
  • 1566.874 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 Nanaimo to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Chicago generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″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