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THO to MDW: distance & flight time
Thorshofn (Thorshofn Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
3,145 mi
5,062 km · 2,733 nm
6h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,145 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 38m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- THO — Thorshofn Airport · Thorshofn, Iceland
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near THO
- VPN · Vopnafjörður Airport37 mi away
- MVA · Reykjahlíð Airport59 mi away
- HZK · Húsavík Airport61 mi away
- EGS · Egilsstaðir Airport70 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is THO from MDW?
The flight distance from Thorshofn (THO) to Chicago (MDW) is 3,145 miles (5,062 km, 2,733 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from THO to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 38m 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 Thorshofn and Chicago?
Chicago is 5 hours behind Thorshofn.
What is the cheapest way to fly from THO to MDW?
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