CHS to MDW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1,200 km (745 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MDW to CHS).
How far is it from Charleston to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1,200 km (745 mi, 648 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 CHS to MDW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MDW is roughly northwest of CHS.
How is the CHS to MDW route written in code?
The pair is written CHS-MDW in IATA codes and KCHS-KMDW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charleston International Airport is CHS (KCHS), Chicago Midway International Airport is MDW (KMDW).
| CHS | MDW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charleston International Airport | Chicago Midway International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCHS | KMDW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 46 ft | 620 ft |
| Rank by connections | #417 | #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 574 ft (175 m) higher than CHS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CHS 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 Charleston from Chicago?
Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are 1,200 km (745 mi, 648 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CHS to MDW?
A typical nonstop flight between CHS and MDW takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MDW from CHS?
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) lies roughly northwest of Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Which airlines fly CHS to MDW?
1 airline appear on the CHS-MDW route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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