Distance between Denver, CO (DEN) and Chicago, IL (MDW)
Flight distance from Denver to Chicago (Denver International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport) is 895 miles / 1441 kilometers / 778 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 11 minutes.
Driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Chicago (MDW) is 994 miles / 1599 kilometers and travel time by car is about 17 hours 36 minutes.
Denver – Chicago
How far is Chicago from Denver?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 895.328 miles
- 1440.890 kilometers
- 778.018 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- 893.123 miles
- 1437.342 kilometers
- 776.103 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 Denver to Chicago?
Estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Chicago?
The time difference between Denver and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
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Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average flying from Denver to Chicago generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, 143 kilograms is equal to 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Chicago
Shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
Origin | Denver International Airport |
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City: | Denver, CO |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | DEN |
ICAO Code: | KDEN |
Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |
Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
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City: | Chicago, IL |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | MDW |
ICAO Code: | KMDW |
Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Denver (DEN) to Chicago (MDW)
AirTran Airways |
Frontier Airlines |
Southwest Airlines |