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How far is Chicago, IL, from Saint Petersburg?

The distance between Saint Petersburg (Pulkovo Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 4604 miles / 7409 kilometers / 4000 nautical miles.

Pulkovo Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Saint Petersburg to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4603.566 miles
  • 7408.722 kilometers
  • 4000.390 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
  • 4590.426 miles
  • 7387.575 kilometers
  • 3988.971 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 Saint Petersburg to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Pulkovo Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 9 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pulkovo Airport (LED) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Saint Petersburg to Chicago generates about 533 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 533 kilograms equals 1 174 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Saint Petersburg to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pulkovo Airport (LED) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Pulkovo Airport
City: Saint Petersburg
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: LED
ICAO Code: ULLI
Coordinates: 59°48′1″N, 30°15′45″E
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