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MDW to IAS: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Iasi (Iaşi Airport)
5,130 mi
8,255 km · 4,458 nm
10h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,130 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 31m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- IAS — Iaşi Airport · Iasi, Romania
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 IAS
- BZY · Bălți International Airport46 mi away
- BCM · Bacău Airport56 mi away
- KIV · Chişinău International Airport64 mi away
- SCV · Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport69 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from IAS?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Iasi (IAS) is 5,130 miles (8,255 km, 4,458 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to IAS?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 31m 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 Iasi?
Iasi is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to IAS?
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