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How far is Chicago, IL, from Jackson, WY?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson Hole Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1173 miles / 1888 kilometers / 1020 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAC) to Chicago (MDW) is 1398 miles / 2250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 51 minutes.

Jackson Hole Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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1173
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1888
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1020
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Distance from Jackson to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1173.271 miles
  • 1888.196 kilometers
  • 1019.544 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
  • 1170.203 miles
  • 1883.260 kilometers
  • 1016.879 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 Jackson to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Jackson Hole Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Jackson to Chicago generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Jackson Hole Airport
City: Jackson, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAC
ICAO Code: KJAC
Coordinates: 43°36′26″N, 110°44′16″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