How far is West Palm Beach, FL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) is 1128 miles / 1816 kilometers / 980 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to West Palm Beach (PBI) is 1280 miles / 2060 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 13 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Palm Beach International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to West Palm Beach
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to West Palm Beach. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1128.303 miles
- 1815.827 kilometers
- 980.468 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- 1130.243 miles
- 1818.950 kilometers
- 982.155 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 West Palm Beach?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and West Palm Beach?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
On average, flying from Chicago to West Palm Beach generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 West Palm Beach
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).
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 | Palm Beach International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PBI |
| ICAO Code: | KPBI |
| Coordinates: | 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″W |