Distance between Oakland, CA (OAK) and Chicago, IL (MDW)
Distance from Oakland (Oakland International Airport) to Chicago (Midway International Airport) is 1844 miles / 2968 kilometers / 1603 nautical miles.
Calculations with different methods
Vincenty's formula (applied above)
- 1844.210 miles
- 2967.969 kilometers
- 1602.575 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1839.798 miles
- 2960.868 kilometers
- 1598.741 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Midway International Airport (MDW) is 3 hours 59 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Oakland and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
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Airport information
| A | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |
| B | Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Map
Oakland to Chicago flight map.
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
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