MDW
Chicago
United States
1,905 km
1,184 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
1,905 km
1,184 mi / 1,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
157°
south southeast

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MDW MIA
Airport Name Chicago Midway International Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code MDW MIA
ICAO Code KMDW KMIA
City Chicago Miami
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 620 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 41.790000, -87.750000 25.800000, -80.290000

Chicago (MDW) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 1,905 kilometers (1,184 miles / 1,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Chicago, it's 18:28 in Miami.

The return flight from Miami (MIA) to Chicago (MDW) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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