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How far is Yuma, AZ, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 1601 miles / 2576 kilometers / 1391 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Yuma (YUM) is 1963 miles / 3159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 36 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Yuma International Airport

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1601
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2576
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1391
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Distance from Chicago to Yuma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1600.613 miles
  • 2575.937 kilometers
  • 1390.894 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
  • 1597.926 miles
  • 2571.612 kilometers
  • 1388.559 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 Yuma?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Yuma International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)

On average, flying from Chicago to Yuma generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Yuma

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

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 Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W