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MDW to WSD: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → White Sands (Condron Army Air Field)
1,214 mi
1,953 km · 1,055 nm
3h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,214 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 6m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- WSD — Condron Army Air Field · White Sands, 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 WSD
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport31 mi away
- BIF · Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)34 mi away
- ELP · El Paso International Airport37 mi away
- HMN · Holloman Air Force Base39 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from WSD?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to White Sands (WSD) is 1,214 miles (1,953 km, 1,055 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to WSD?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 6m 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 White Sands?
White Sands is 1 hour behind Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to WSD?
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