How far is Key West, FL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Key West (Key West International Airport) is 1236 miles / 1990 kilometers / 1074 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Key West (EYW) is 1502 miles / 2417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 11 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Key West International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Key West
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Key West. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1236.328 miles
- 1989.676 kilometers
- 1074.339 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- 1239.048 miles
- 1994.054 kilometers
- 1076.703 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 Key West?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Key West International Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Key West?
The time difference between Chicago and Key West is 1 hour. Key West is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Key West International Airport (EYW)
On average, flying from Chicago to Key West generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Key West
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Key West International Airport (EYW).
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 | Key West International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Key West, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | EYW |
| ICAO Code: | KEYW |
| Coordinates: | 24°33′21″N, 81°45′34″W |