How far is Omaha, NE, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Omaha (Eppley Airfield) is 423 miles / 681 kilometers / 368 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Omaha (OMA) is 466 miles / 750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 47 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Eppley Airfield
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Distance from Chicago to Omaha
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Omaha. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 423.271 miles
- 681.189 kilometers
- 367.813 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- 422.185 miles
- 679.441 kilometers
- 366.869 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 Omaha?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Eppley Airfield is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Omaha?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Eppley Airfield (OMA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Omaha generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 193 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 Omaha
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Eppley Airfield (OMA).
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 | Eppley Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Omaha, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OMA |
| ICAO Code: | KOMA |
| Coordinates: | 41°18′11″N, 95°53′38″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |