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How far is Chicago, IL, from Yuma, AZ?

The distance between Yuma (Yuma International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1601 miles / 2576 kilometers / 1391 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yuma (YUM) to Chicago (MDW) is 1961 miles / 3156 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 42 minutes.

Yuma International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Yuma to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1600.613 miles
  • 2575.937 kilometers
  • 1390.894 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
  • 1597.926 miles
  • 2571.612 kilometers
  • 1388.559 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 Yuma to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Yuma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yuma International Airport (YUM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Yuma to Chicago generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yuma to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″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