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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 4004 miles / 6443 kilometers / 3479 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Adak Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4003.636 miles
  • 6443.228 kilometers
  • 3479.065 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
  • 3992.531 miles
  • 6425.356 kilometers
  • 3469.414 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 Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Adak Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Chicago to Adak Island generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 007 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Adak Island

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

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 Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W