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How far is Albany, GA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Albany (Southwest Georgia Regional Airport) is 734 miles / 1181 kilometers / 638 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Albany (ABY) is 870 miles / 1400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 1 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

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734
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1181
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638
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Distance from Chicago to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 733.746 miles
  • 1180.849 kilometers
  • 637.608 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
  • 734.992 miles
  • 1182.855 kilometers
  • 638.691 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 Chicago to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY)

On average, flying from Chicago to Albany generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
City: Albany, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABY
ICAO Code: KABY
Coordinates: 31°32′7″N, 84°11′40″W