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How far is Sarasota, FL, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Sarasota (Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport) is 1035 miles / 1665 kilometers / 899 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Sarasota (SRQ) is 1189 miles / 1914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 35 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Sarasota

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Sarasota. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1034.729 miles
  • 1665.235 kilometers
  • 899.155 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1036.774 miles
  • 1668.526 kilometers
  • 900.932 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Sarasota?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Sarasota generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Sarasota

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
City: Sarasota, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SRQ
ICAO Code: KSRQ
Coordinates: 27°23′43″N, 82°33′15″W