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How far is Chicago, IL, from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 3062 miles / 4928 kilometers / 2661 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Chicago (MDW) is 4040 miles / 6501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 56 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3061.962 miles
  • 4927.751 kilometers
  • 2660.773 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
  • 3054.541 miles
  • 4915.807 kilometers
  • 2654.324 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 Barrow to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Barrow to Chicago generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″W
Destination 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