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.