How far is Dubuque, IA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Dubuque (Dubuque Regional Airport) is 158 miles / 254 kilometers / 137 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Dubuque (DBQ) is 191 miles / 307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 3 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Dubuque Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Dubuque
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Dubuque. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 157.834 miles
- 254.010 kilometers
- 137.154 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- 157.463 miles
- 253.412 kilometers
- 136.832 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 Dubuque?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Dubuque?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)
On average, flying from Chicago to Dubuque generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 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 Dubuque
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ).
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 | Dubuque Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dubuque, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DBQ |
| ICAO Code: | KDBQ |
| Coordinates: | 42°24′7″N, 90°42′34″W |