How far is Altoona, PA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) is 503 miles / 810 kilometers / 437 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Altoona (AOO) is 559 miles / 900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 50 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Altoona–Blair County Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Altoona
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Altoona. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 503.138 miles
- 809.721 kilometers
- 437.215 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- 501.930 miles
- 807.778 kilometers
- 436.165 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 Altoona?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Altoona?
The time difference between Chicago and Altoona is 1 hour. Altoona is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)
On average, flying from Chicago to Altoona generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 Altoona
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO).
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 | Altoona–Blair County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altoona, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AOO |
| ICAO Code: | KAOO |
| Coordinates: | 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W |