Distance between Charleston, SC (CHS) and Chicago, IL (MDW)
Distance from Charleston to Chicago (Charleston International Airport – Midway International Airport) is 745 miles / 1199 kilometers / 647 nautical miles.
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How far is Chicago from Charleston?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Charleston and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 744.884 miles
- 1198.774 kilometers
- 647.286 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- 745.277 miles
- 1199.407 kilometers
- 647.628 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1 hour 54 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Charleston and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Charleston.
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Charleston, SC
Chicago, IL
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 129 kg (285 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |
| B | Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Charleston to Chicago flight path
Shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Midway International Airport (MDW).
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