EWR to MDW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1,141 km (709 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MDW to EWR).
How far is it from Newark to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1,141 km (709 mi, 616 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 EWR to MDW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MDW is roughly west of EWR.
How is the EWR to MDW route written in code?
The pair is written EWR-MDW in IATA codes and KEWR-KMDW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Newark Liberty International Airport is EWR (KEWR), Chicago Midway International Airport is MDW (KMDW).
| EWR | MDW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | Chicago Midway International Airport |
| ICAO code | KEWR | KMDW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 620 ft |
| Rank by connections | #45 | #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 602 ft (183 m) higher than EWR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EWR 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 Newark from Chicago?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are 1,141 km (709 mi, 616 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EWR to MDW?
A typical nonstop flight between EWR and MDW takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MDW from EWR?
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) lies roughly west of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Which airlines fly EWR to MDW?
1 airline appear on the EWR-MDW route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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