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How far is Moline, IL, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) is 145 miles / 233 kilometers / 126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Moline (MLI) is 164 miles / 264 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 7 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Quad Cities International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Moline

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 144.564 miles
  • 232.653 kilometers
  • 125.623 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
  • 144.203 miles
  • 232.073 kilometers
  • 125.309 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 Moline?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Quad Cities International Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Moline?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Moline.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI)

On average, flying from Chicago to Moline generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 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 Moline

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI).

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 Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″W