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How far is Appleton, WI, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Appleton (Appleton International Airport) is 175 miles / 282 kilometers / 152 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Appleton (ATW) is 194 miles / 313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 56 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Appleton International Airport

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175
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Distance from Chicago to Appleton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 175.009 miles
  • 281.650 kilometers
  • 152.079 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
  • 175.139 miles
  • 281.859 kilometers
  • 152.192 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 Appleton?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Appleton International Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Appleton?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Appleton.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Appleton International Airport (ATW)

On average, flying from Chicago to Appleton generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 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 Appleton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Appleton International Airport (ATW).

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 Appleton International Airport
City: Appleton, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATW
ICAO Code: KATW
Coordinates: 44°15′29″N, 88°31′8″W