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How far is Chicago, IL, from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 723 miles / 1164 kilometers / 628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Winnipeg (YWG) to Chicago (MDW) is 872 miles / 1404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 8 minutes.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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723
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1164
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628
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Distance from Winnipeg to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 723.032 miles
  • 1163.607 kilometers
  • 628.298 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
  • 722.401 miles
  • 1162.591 kilometers
  • 627.749 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 Winnipeg to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Winnipeg and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Winnipeg and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Chicago generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Winnipeg to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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