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XRH to MDW: distance & flight time
Richmond (RAAF Base Richmond) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
9,249 mi
14,885 km · 8,037 nm
18h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
9,249 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 36m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- XRH — RAAF Base Richmond · Richmond, Australia
- 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 XRH
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport33 mi away
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport25 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport31 mi away
- BEO · Lake Macquarie Airport62 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 XRH from MDW?
The flight distance from Richmond (XRH) to Chicago (MDW) is 9,249 miles (14,885 km, 8,037 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XRH to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 36m 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 Richmond and Chicago?
Chicago is 15 hours behind Richmond.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XRH to MDW?
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