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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers / 422 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 572 miles / 921 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 27 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 485.671 miles
  • 781.613 kilometers
  • 422.037 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
  • 486.343 miles
  • 782.694 kilometers
  • 422.621 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Chattanooga generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W