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MDW to YFB: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport)
1,702 mi
2,738 km · 1,479 nm
3h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
1,702 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 48m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- YFB — Iqaluit Airport · Iqaluit, Canada
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 YFB
- YLC · Kimmirut Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from YFB?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Iqaluit (YFB) is 1,702 miles (2,738 km, 1,479 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to YFB?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 48m 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 Iqaluit?
Iqaluit is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to YFB?
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