How far is Waco, TX, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 876 miles / 1409 kilometers / 761 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Waco (ACT) is 1048 miles / 1686 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 59 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Waco Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Waco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Waco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 875.813 miles
- 1409.485 kilometers
- 761.061 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- 876.216 miles
- 1410.133 kilometers
- 761.411 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 Waco?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Waco?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)
On average, flying from Chicago to Waco generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 312 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 Waco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Waco Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waco, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ACT |
| ICAO Code: | KACT |
| Coordinates: | 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W |