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How far is Chicago, IL, from Medford, OR?

The distance between Medford (Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1793 miles / 2886 kilometers / 1558 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medford (MFR) to Chicago (MDW) is 2213 miles / 3562 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 37 minutes.

Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Medford to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1793.272 miles
  • 2885.992 kilometers
  • 1558.311 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
  • 1788.578 miles
  • 2878.437 kilometers
  • 1554.232 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 Medford to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Medford to Chicago generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Medford to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport
City: Medford, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MFR
ICAO Code: KMFR
Coordinates: 42°22′27″N, 122°52′22″W
Destination 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