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How far is Idaho Falls, ID, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) is 1240 miles / 1996 kilometers / 1078 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Idaho Falls (IDA) is 1470 miles / 2365 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 25 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Idaho Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Idaho Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1240.398 miles
  • 1996.226 kilometers
  • 1077.876 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
  • 1237.148 miles
  • 1990.997 kilometers
  • 1075.053 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 Idaho Falls?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Idaho Falls Regional Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Idaho Falls generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Idaho Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA).

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 Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″W