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How far is Chicago, IL, from Atlanta, GA?

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 591 miles / 951 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (MDW) is 693 miles / 1116 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 39 minutes.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Atlanta to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 590.673 miles
  • 950.596 kilometers
  • 513.281 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
  • 591.522 miles
  • 951.962 kilometers
  • 514.018 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 Atlanta to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Chicago generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Atlanta to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″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

Airlines flying from Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (MDW)

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AirTran Airways
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