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How far is Chicago, IL, from Palm Springs, CA?

The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1657 miles / 2667 kilometers / 1440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Chicago (MDW) is 2024 miles / 3257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 31 minutes.

Palm Springs International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Palm Springs to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1657.032 miles
  • 2666.734 kilometers
  • 1439.921 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
  • 1653.865 miles
  • 2661.637 kilometers
  • 1437.169 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 Palm Springs to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Palm Springs to Chicago generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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