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How far is Chicago, IL, from Lewiston, ID?

The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1481 miles / 2384 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Chicago (MDW) is 1856 miles / 2987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 2 minutes.

Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Lewiston to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1481.441 miles
  • 2384.149 kilometers
  • 1287.337 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
  • 1477.625 miles
  • 2378.007 kilometers
  • 1284.021 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 Lewiston to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Lewiston to Chicago generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″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