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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 1431 miles / 2302 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Mesa (AZA) is 1735 miles / 2793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 14 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Mesa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1430.539 miles
  • 2302.229 kilometers
  • 1243.104 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
  • 1428.177 miles
  • 2298.428 kilometers
  • 1241.052 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 Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Mesa generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

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 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W