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GYY to MAE: distance & flight time
Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport) → Madera (Madera Municipal Airport)
1,766 mi
2,843 km · 1,535 nm
3h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,766 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 56m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, United States
- MAE — Madera Municipal Airport · Madera, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Near MAE
- FAT · Fresno Yosemite International Airport26 mi away
- MCE · Merced Regional Macready Field30 mi away
- RMY · Mariposa Yosemite Airport36 mi away
- MER · Castle Airport37 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GYY from MAE?
The flight distance from Gary (GYY) to Madera (MAE) is 1,766 miles (2,843 km, 1,535 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYY to MAE?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 56m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GYY to MAE?
Nonstop service on GYY–MAE depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Gary and Madera?
Madera is 2 hours behind Gary.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYY to MAE?
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Why are some GYY to MAE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GYY–MAE tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.