CMH to MDW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 454 km (282 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MDW to CMH).
How far is it from Columbus to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 454 km (282 mi, 245 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 CMH to MDW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MDW is roughly northwest of CMH.
How is the CMH to MDW route written in code?
The pair is written CMH-MDW in IATA codes and KCMH-KMDW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is CMH (KCMH), Chicago Midway International Airport is MDW (KMDW).
| CMH | MDW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John Glenn Columbus International Airport | Chicago Midway International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCMH | KMDW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 815 ft | 620 ft |
| Rank by connections | #253 | #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 195 ft (59 m) lower than CMH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CMH 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 Columbus from Chicago?
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are 454 km (282 mi, 245 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMH to MDW?
A typical nonstop flight between CMH and MDW takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MDW from CMH?
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) lies roughly northwest of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Which airlines fly CMH to MDW?
1 airline appear on the CMH-MDW route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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