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How far is Chicago, IL, from Huntsville, AL?

The distance between Huntsville (Huntsville International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 496 miles / 798 kilometers / 431 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Huntsville (HSV) to Chicago (MDW) is 556 miles / 895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 57 minutes.

Huntsville International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Huntsville to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 495.922 miles
  • 798.108 kilometers
  • 430.944 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
  • 496.766 miles
  • 799.467 kilometers
  • 431.678 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 Huntsville to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Huntsville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Huntsville and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Huntsville to Chicago generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Huntsville to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Huntsville International Airport
City: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HSV
ICAO Code: KHSV
Coordinates: 34°38′13″N, 86°46′30″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