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How far is Edmonton from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) is 1434 miles / 2308 kilometers / 1246 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Edmonton (YEG) is 1696 miles / 2729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 35 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Edmonton International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Edmonton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1434.250 miles
  • 2308.202 kilometers
  • 1246.329 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
  • 1431.403 miles
  • 2303.620 kilometers
  • 1243.855 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 Edmonton?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

On average, flying from Chicago to Edmonton generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 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 Edmonton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG).

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 Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W