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How far is Spokane, WA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Spokane (Spokane International Airport) is 1511 miles / 2431 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Spokane (GEG) is 1780 miles / 2864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 31 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Spokane International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Spokane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1510.539 miles
  • 2430.976 kilometers
  • 1312.622 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
  • 1506.719 miles
  • 2424.829 kilometers
  • 1309.303 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 Spokane?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Spokane International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Spokane International Airport (GEG)

On average, flying from Chicago to Spokane generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Spokane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Spokane International Airport (GEG).

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 Spokane International Airport
City: Spokane, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GEG
ICAO Code: KGEG
Coordinates: 47°37′11″N, 117°32′2″W