How far is Athens, GA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 592 miles / 953 kilometers / 514 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Athens (AHN) is 743 miles / 1195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 42 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 592.007 miles
- 952.743 kilometers
- 514.440 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- 592.666 miles
- 953.803 kilometers
- 515.013 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Athens?
The time difference between Chicago and Athens is 1 hour. Athens is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Chicago to Athens generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 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 Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
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 | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |