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How far is Chicago, IL, from International Falls, MN?

The distance between International Falls (Falls International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 543 miles / 874 kilometers / 472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from International Falls (INL) to Chicago (MDW) is 636 miles / 1024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 15 minutes.

Falls International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from International Falls to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 543.147 miles
  • 874.110 kilometers
  • 471.982 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
  • 542.974 miles
  • 873.833 kilometers
  • 471.832 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 International Falls to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Falls International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between International Falls and Chicago?

There is no time difference between International Falls and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Falls International Airport (INL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from International Falls to Chicago generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from International Falls to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Falls International Airport
City: International Falls, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: INL
ICAO Code: KINL
Coordinates: 48°33′58″N, 93°24′11″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