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

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1751 miles / 2818 kilometers / 1522 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Chicago (MDW) is 2115 miles / 3404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 37 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Portland to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1751.247 miles
  • 2818.359 kilometers
  • 1521.792 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
  • 1746.635 miles
  • 2810.937 kilometers
  • 1517.785 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 Portland to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Portland to Chicago generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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

Airlines flying from Portland (PDX) to Chicago (MDW)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines