How far is Chicago, IL, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 917 miles / 1476 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Chicago (MDW) is 1051 miles / 1691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 16 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 917.398 miles
- 1476.410 kilometers
- 797.197 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- 918.498 miles
- 1478.180 kilometers
- 798.153 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 Houston to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Houston to Chicago generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |