How far is Austin, TX, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Austin (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport) is 972 miles / 1564 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Austin (AUS) is 1155 miles / 1858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 39 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Austin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Austin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 971.869 miles
- 1564.071 kilometers
- 844.531 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- 972.549 miles
- 1565.166 kilometers
- 845.122 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 Austin?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Austin?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Austin generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Austin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
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 | Austin–Bergstrom International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Austin, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AUS |
| ICAO Code: | KAUS |
| Coordinates: | 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Austin (AUS)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |