Distance between Phoenix, AZ (PHX) and Chicago, IL (MDW)
Distance from Phoenix to Chicago (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1444 miles / 2324 kilometers / 1255 nautical miles.
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How far is Chicago from Phoenix?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Phoenix and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1443.805 miles
- 2323.579 kilometers
- 1254.632 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- 1441.366 miles
- 2319.654 kilometers
- 1252.513 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 3 hours 14 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Phoenix and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
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Phoenix, AZ
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 168 kg (371 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
| B | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Phoenix to Chicago flight path
Shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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