How far is Nashville, TN, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 395 miles / 635 kilometers / 343 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Nashville (BNA) is 444 miles / 714 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 56 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Nashville International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Nashville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Nashville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 394.790 miles
- 635.354 kilometers
- 343.064 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- 395.397 miles
- 636.330 kilometers
- 343.591 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 Chicago to Nashville?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville International Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Nashville?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Nashville generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 183 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Nashville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Nashville International Airport (BNA).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Nashville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nashville, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BNA |
| ICAO Code: | KBNA |
| Coordinates: | 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |