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How far is Eau Claire, WI, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Eau Claire (Chippewa Valley Regional Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Eau Claire (EAU) is 328 miles / 528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 16 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Eau Claire

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 283.797 miles
  • 456.727 kilometers
  • 246.613 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
  • 283.600 miles
  • 456.410 kilometers
  • 246.442 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 Eau Claire?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Eau Claire?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Eau Claire.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)

On average, flying from Chicago to Eau Claire generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 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 Eau Claire

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU).

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 Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
City: Eau Claire, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAU
ICAO Code: KEAU
Coordinates: 44°51′56″N, 91°29′3″W