Airport Comparison
| IAD | MDW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Washington Dulles International Airport | Chicago Midway International Airport |
| IATA Code | IAD | MDW |
| ICAO Code | KIAD | KMDW |
| City | Washington | Chicago |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 312 ft | 620 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.900000, -77.500000 | 41.790000, -87.750000 |
Washington (IAD) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 925 kilometers (575 miles / 500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.
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 18:10 in Washington, it's 17:10 in Chicago.
The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.