How far is Chicago, IL, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1790 miles / 2881 kilometers / 1556 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (MDW) is 2047 miles / 3294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 20 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1790.200 miles
- 2881.048 kilometers
- 1555.642 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- 1785.802 miles
- 2873.969 kilometers
- 1551.819 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 Sacramento to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Chicago generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (MDW)
| Southwest Airlines |