How far is Lewiston, ID, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) is 1481 miles / 2384 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Lewiston (LWS) is 1859 miles / 2992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 13 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Lewiston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Lewiston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1481.441 miles
- 2384.149 kilometers
- 1287.337 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- 1477.625 miles
- 2378.007 kilometers
- 1284.021 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 Lewiston?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lewiston?
The time difference between Chicago and Lewiston is 2 hours. Lewiston is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Lewiston generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Lewiston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS).
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 | Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lewiston, ID |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LWS |
| ICAO Code: | KLWS |
| Coordinates: | 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″W |