How far is Fargo, ND, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 571 miles / 920 kilometers / 497 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Fargo (FAR) is 653 miles / 1051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 15 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Hector International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Fargo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Fargo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 571.467 miles
- 919.687 kilometers
- 496.592 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- 570.651 miles
- 918.374 kilometers
- 495.883 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 Fargo?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hector International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Fargo?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hector International Airport (FAR)
On average, flying from Chicago to Fargo generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 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 Fargo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hector International Airport (FAR).
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 | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fargo, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAR |
| ICAO Code: | KFAR |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W |