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How far is Toronto from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Toronto (Toronto Pearson International Airport) is 433 miles / 697 kilometers / 376 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Toronto (YYZ) is 510 miles / 820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 37 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Toronto Pearson International Airport

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433
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376
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Distance from Chicago to Toronto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 433.206 miles
  • 697.178 kilometers
  • 376.446 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
  • 432.198 miles
  • 695.555 kilometers
  • 375.570 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 Toronto?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Toronto generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 196 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 Toronto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

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 Toronto Pearson International Airport
City: Toronto
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYZ
ICAO Code: CYYZ
Coordinates: 43°40′37″N, 79°37′50″W