How far is Chicago, IL, from Key West, FL?
The distance between Key West (Key West International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1236 miles / 1990 kilometers / 1074 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Key West (EYW) to Chicago (MDW) is 1503 miles / 2419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 14 minutes.
Key West International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
Search flights
Distance from Key West to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Key West to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1236.328 miles
- 1989.676 kilometers
- 1074.339 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- 1239.048 miles
- 1994.054 kilometers
- 1076.703 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 Key West to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Key West International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Key West and Chicago?
The time difference between Key West and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Key West.
Flight carbon footprint between Key West International Airport (EYW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Key West to Chicago generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Key West to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Key West International Airport (EYW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Key West International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Key West, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EYW |
| ICAO Code: | KEYW |
| Coordinates: | 24°33′21″N, 81°45′34″W |
| Destination | 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 |