BUF to MDW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 752 km (467 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MDW to BUF).
How far is it from Buffalo to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 752 km (467 mi, 406 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BUF to MDW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MDW is roughly west of BUF.
How is the BUF to MDW route written in code?
The pair is written BUF-MDW in IATA codes and KBUF-KMDW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is BUF (KBUF), Chicago Midway International Airport is MDW (KMDW).
| BUF | MDW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Buffalo Niagara International Airport | Chicago Midway International Airport |
| ICAO code | KBUF | KMDW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 728 ft | 620 ft |
| Rank by connections | #406 | #116 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MDW sits 108 ft (33 m) lower than BUF, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BUF to MDW
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Buffalo from Chicago?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are 752 km (467 mi, 406 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BUF to MDW?
A typical nonstop flight between BUF and MDW takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MDW from BUF?
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) lies roughly west of Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Which airlines fly BUF to MDW?
1 airline appear on the BUF-MDW route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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