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MDW to YVR: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport)
1,773 mi
2,853 km · 1,540 nm
3h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,773 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 57m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- YVR — Vancouver International Airport · Vancouver, 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 YVR
- CXH · Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome8 mi away
- YDT · Boundary Bay Airport11 mi away
- YLY · Langley Airport26 mi away
- YGG · Ganges Seaplane Base27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from YVR?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Vancouver (YVR) is 1,773 miles (2,853 km, 1,540 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to YVR?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 57m 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 Vancouver?
Vancouver is 2 hours behind Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to YVR?
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