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How far is Chicago, IL, from Akron, OH?

The distance between Akron (Akron–Canton Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 334 miles / 537 kilometers / 290 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akron (CAK) to Chicago (MDW) is 378 miles / 609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 7 minutes.

Akron–Canton Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Akron to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 333.500 miles
  • 536.717 kilometers
  • 289.804 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
  • 332.682 miles
  • 535.399 kilometers
  • 289.092 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 Akron to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Akron–Canton Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akron–Canton Airport (CAK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Akron to Chicago generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Akron to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akron–Canton Airport (CAK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Akron–Canton Airport
City: Akron, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAK
ICAO Code: KCAK
Coordinates: 40°54′57″N, 81°26′31″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