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How far is Fresno, CA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 1738 miles / 2797 kilometers / 1510 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Fresno (FAT) is 2138 miles / 3440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 46 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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1738
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2797
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1510
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Distance from Chicago to Fresno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1737.781 miles
  • 2796.688 kilometers
  • 1510.091 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
  • 1733.789 miles
  • 2790.263 kilometers
  • 1506.621 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 Fresno?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

On average, flying from Chicago to Fresno generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 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 Fresno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W