LAS
Las Vegas
United States
2,442 km
1,517 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
2,442 km
1,517 mi / 1,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAS MDW
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code LAS MDW
ICAO Code KLAS KMDW
City Las Vegas Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Chicago
Elevation 2,181 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 41.790000, -87.750000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 2,442 kilometers (1,517 miles / 1,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:04 in Las Vegas, it's 05:04 in Chicago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,561 feet between the two airports. Chicago Midway International Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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