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.