IAH
Houston
United States
1,479 km
919 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
1,479 km
919 mi / 799 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH MDW
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code IAH MDW
ICAO Code KIAH KMDW
City Houston Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 96 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 41.790000, -87.750000

Houston (IAH) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 1,479 kilometers (919 miles / 799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 13:14 in Houston, it's 13:14 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 210° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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