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How far is Roanoke, VA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 517 miles / 831 kilometers / 449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Roanoke (ROA) is 661 miles / 1064 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 57 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Roanoke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 516.537 miles
  • 831.285 kilometers
  • 448.858 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
  • 515.992 miles
  • 830.409 kilometers
  • 448.385 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 Roanoke?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Roanoke generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 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 Roanoke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).

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 Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W