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How far is Huntsville, AL, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Huntsville (Huntsville International Airport) is 496 miles / 798 kilometers / 431 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Huntsville (HSV) is 557 miles / 896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 58 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Huntsville International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Huntsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 495.922 miles
  • 798.108 kilometers
  • 430.944 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
  • 496.766 miles
  • 799.467 kilometers
  • 431.678 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 Huntsville?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Huntsville International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Huntsville?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Huntsville.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

On average, flying from Chicago to Huntsville generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 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 Huntsville

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

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 Huntsville International Airport
City: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HSV
ICAO Code: KHSV
Coordinates: 34°38′13″N, 86°46′30″W