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MDW to GJR: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Gjogur (Gjögur Airport)
2,979 mi
4,794 km · 2,588 nm
6h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,979 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 18m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- GJR — Gjögur Airport · Gjogur, Iceland
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 GJR
- IFJ · Ísafjörður Airport51 mi away
- SAK · Sauðárkrókur Airport53 mi away
- BIU · Bildudalur Airport67 mi away
- SIJ · Siglufjörður Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from GJR?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Gjogur (GJR) is 2,979 miles (4,794 km, 2,588 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to GJR?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 18m 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 Gjogur?
Gjogur is 5 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to GJR?
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