How far is Cleveland, OH, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) is 307 miles / 494 kilometers / 267 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland (CLE) is 333 miles / 536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 15 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Cleveland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Cleveland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 306.801 miles
- 493.749 kilometers
- 266.603 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- 306.014 miles
- 492.482 kilometers
- 265.919 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 Cleveland?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Cleveland?
The time difference between Chicago and Cleveland is 1 hour. Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
On average, flying from Chicago to Cleveland generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 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 Cleveland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
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 | Cleveland Hopkins International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cleveland, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CLE |
| ICAO Code: | KCLE |
| Coordinates: | 41°24′42″N, 81°50′59″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland (CLE)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |