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How far is Grand Junction, CO, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) is 1107 miles / 1782 kilometers / 962 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Grand Junction (GJT) is 1238 miles / 1993 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 6 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Grand Junction Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Grand Junction

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1107.487 miles
  • 1782.327 kilometers
  • 962.380 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
  • 1104.809 miles
  • 1778.017 kilometers
  • 960.052 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 Grand Junction?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)

On average, flying from Chicago to Grand Junction generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 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 Grand Junction

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT).

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 Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″W