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How far is Chicago, IL, from Kalispell, MT?

The distance between Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1365 miles / 2197 kilometers / 1186 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kalispell (FCA) to Chicago (MDW) is 1597 miles / 2570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 52 minutes.

Glacier Park International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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1365
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2197
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1186
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Distance from Kalispell to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1365.215 miles
  • 2197.101 kilometers
  • 1186.340 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
  • 1361.906 miles
  • 2191.774 kilometers
  • 1183.464 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 Kalispell to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Kalispell to Chicago generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kalispell to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Glacier Park International Airport
City: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FCA
ICAO Code: KGPI
Coordinates: 48°18′37″N, 114°15′21″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