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How far is Walla Walla, WA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Walla Walla (Walla Walla Regional Airport) is 1542 miles / 2482 kilometers / 1340 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Walla Walla (ALW) is 1945 miles / 3130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 29 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Walla Walla Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Walla Walla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1542.152 miles
  • 2481.853 kilometers
  • 1340.094 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
  • 1538.147 miles
  • 2475.408 kilometers
  • 1336.613 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 Walla Walla?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Walla Walla Regional Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW)

On average, flying from Chicago to Walla Walla generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 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 Walla Walla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW).

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 Walla Walla Regional Airport
City: Walla Walla, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALW
ICAO Code: KALW
Coordinates: 46°5′41″N, 118°17′16″W