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MDW to OCW: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Washington (Warren Field)
719 mi
1,156 km · 624 nm
2h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
719 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 2m gate to gate, flying southeast. 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
- OCW — Warren Field · 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
Near OCW
- PGV · Pitt Greenville Airport19 mi away
- EWN · Coastal Carolina Regional Airport34 mi away
- ISO · Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field36 mi away
- RWI · Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport51 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from OCW?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Washington (OCW) is 719 miles (1,156 km, 624 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to OCW?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 2m 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 OCW?
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