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MDW to FCO: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport)
4,813 mi
7,745 km · 4,182 nm
9h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,813 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 54m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Near FCO
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from FCO?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Rome (FCO) is 4,813 miles (7,745 km, 4,182 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to FCO?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 54m 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 Rome?
Rome is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to FCO?
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