ATL
Atlanta
United States
952 km
591 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
952 km
591 mi / 514 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATL MDW
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code ATL MDW
ICAO Code KATL KMDW
City Atlanta Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 1,026 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 41.790000, -87.750000

Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 952 kilometers (591 miles / 514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:05 in Atlanta, it's 22:05 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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