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How far is Rhinelander, WI, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Rhinelander (Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport) is 279 miles / 449 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Rhinelander (RHI) is 334 miles / 537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 45 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport

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279
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449
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242
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Distance from Chicago to Rhinelander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 278.997 miles
  • 449.003 kilometers
  • 242.442 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
  • 279.127 miles
  • 449.212 kilometers
  • 242.555 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 Rhinelander?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Rhinelander?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Rhinelander.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport (RHI)

On average, flying from Chicago to Rhinelander generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 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 Rhinelander

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport (RHI).

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 Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport
City: Rhinelander, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RHI
ICAO Code: KRHI
Coordinates: 45°37′52″N, 89°28′2″W