How far is Chicago, IL, from Thunder Bay?
The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 461 miles / 742 kilometers / 401 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Chicago (MDW) is 663 miles / 1067 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 9 minutes.
Thunder Bay International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thunder Bay to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 461.214 miles
- 742.253 kilometers
- 400.784 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- 461.428 miles
- 742.596 kilometers
- 400.970 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 Thunder Bay to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thunder Bay and Chicago?
The time difference between Thunder Bay and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Thunder Bay.
Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Chicago generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Thunder Bay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thunder Bay |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQT |
| ICAO Code: | CYQT |
| Coordinates: | 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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 |