Distance between Louisville, KY (SDF) and Chicago, IL (MDW)
Distance from Louisville to Chicago (Louisville International Airport – Midway International Airport) is 271 miles / 436 kilometers / 236 nautical miles.
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How far is Chicago from Louisville?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Louisville and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 271.166 miles
- 436.399 kilometers
- 235.637 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- 271.392 miles
- 436.764 kilometers
- 235.833 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 Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1 hour 0 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Louisville and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Louisville.
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Louisville, KY
Chicago, IL
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 62 kg (138 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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 |
Louisville to Chicago flight path
Shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Midway International Airport (MDW).
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