How far is Harlingen, TX, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 1212 miles / 1950 kilometers / 1053 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Harlingen (HRL) is 1393 miles / 2242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 55 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Valley International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Harlingen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Harlingen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1211.583 miles
- 1949.854 kilometers
- 1052.837 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- 1213.328 miles
- 1952.662 kilometers
- 1054.353 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 Harlingen?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Valley International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Harlingen?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Valley International Airport (HRL)
On average, flying from Chicago to Harlingen generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Harlingen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Valley International Airport (HRL).
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 | Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harlingen, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HRL |
| ICAO Code: | KHRL |
| Coordinates: | 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W |