Distance between Austin, TX (AUS) and Chicago, IL (MDW)
Flight distance from Austin to Chicago (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport) is 972 miles / 1564 kilometers / 845 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Driving distance from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (MDW) is 1158 miles / 1863 kilometers and travel time by car is about 19 hours 50 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
How far is Chicago from Austin?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Austin and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 971.869 miles
- 1564.071 kilometers
- 844.531 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 972.549 miles
- 1565.166 kilometers
- 845.122 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).
Airport information
| A | Austin–Bergstrom International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Austin, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AUS |
| ICAO Code: | KAUS |
| Coordinates: | 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″W |
| B | 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 |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Austin and Chicago.
Time Difference
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 149 kg (328 pounds).
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