How far is Chicago, IL, from Harlingen, TX?
The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1212 miles / 1950 kilometers / 1053 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Chicago (MDW) is 1399 miles / 2251 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 14 minutes.
Valley International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Harlingen to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harlingen to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1211.583 miles
- 1949.854 kilometers
- 1052.837 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- 1213.328 miles
- 1952.662 kilometers
- 1054.353 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 Harlingen to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Harlingen and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Harlingen to Chicago generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harlingen, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HRL |
| ICAO Code: | KHRL |
| Coordinates: | 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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 |