How far is Reading, PA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 623 miles / 1002 kilometers / 541 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Reading (RDG) is 715 miles / 1151 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 14 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Reading Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Reading
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Reading. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 622.561 miles
- 1001.915 kilometers
- 540.991 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- 621.024 miles
- 999.441 kilometers
- 539.655 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 Reading?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Reading?
The time difference between Chicago and Reading is 1 hour. Reading is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)
On average, flying from Chicago to Reading generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 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 Reading
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG).
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 | Reading Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reading, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDG |
| ICAO Code: | KRDG |
| Coordinates: | 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W |