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How far is Ithaca, NY, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Ithaca (Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport) is 582 miles / 936 kilometers / 506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Ithaca (ITH) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 54 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Ithaca

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 581.767 miles
  • 936.264 kilometers
  • 505.542 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
  • 580.256 miles
  • 933.831 kilometers
  • 504.229 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 Ithaca?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)

On average, flying from Chicago to Ithaca generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 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 Ithaca

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH).

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 Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
City: Ithaca, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITH
ICAO Code: KITH
Coordinates: 42°29′27″N, 76°27′30″W