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CGX to GIF: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Winter Haven (Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field)
1,009 mi
1,623 km · 876 nm
2h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,009 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 40m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- GIF — Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field · Winter Haven, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Near GIF
- MCO · Orlando International Airport37 mi away
- TPA · Tampa International Airport48 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport8 mi away
- LAL · Lakeland Linder International Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGX from GIF?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Winter Haven (GIF) is 1,009 miles (1,623 km, 876 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to GIF?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Winter Haven?
Winter Haven is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to GIF?
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