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MDW to IAD: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
576 mi
927 km · 501 nm
1h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
576 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 43m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from IAD?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Washington (IAD) is 576 miles (927 km, 501 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 43m 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 Washington?
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to IAD?
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