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How far is Chicago, IL, from West Palm Beach, FL?

The distance between West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1128 miles / 1816 kilometers / 980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago (MDW) is 1283 miles / 2064 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 14 minutes.

Palm Beach International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from West Palm Beach to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1128.303 miles
  • 1815.827 kilometers
  • 980.468 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
  • 1130.243 miles
  • 1818.950 kilometers
  • 982.155 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Palm Beach International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from West Palm Beach to Chicago generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from West Palm Beach to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Palm Beach International Airport
City: West Palm Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBI
ICAO Code: KPBI
Coordinates: 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″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