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How far is Redding, CA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Redding (Redding Municipal Airport) is 1792 miles / 2884 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Redding (RDD) is 2103 miles / 3385 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 24 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Redding Municipal Airport

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1792
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2884
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1557
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Distance from Chicago to Redding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1791.731 miles
  • 2883.511 kilometers
  • 1556.972 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
  • 1787.151 miles
  • 2876.140 kilometers
  • 1552.991 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 Redding?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)

On average, flying from Chicago to Redding generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 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 Redding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Redding Municipal Airport (RDD).

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 Redding Municipal Airport
City: Redding, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDD
ICAO Code: KRDD
Coordinates: 40°30′32″N, 122°17′34″W