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How far is Crescent City, CA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Crescent City (Del Norte County Airport) is 1870 miles / 3010 kilometers / 1625 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Crescent City (CEC) is 2318 miles / 3731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 45 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Del Norte County Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Crescent City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1870.203 miles
  • 3009.800 kilometers
  • 1625.162 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
  • 1865.336 miles
  • 3001.967 kilometers
  • 1620.933 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 Crescent City?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Del Norte County Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Del Norte County Airport (CEC)

On average, flying from Chicago to Crescent City generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 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 Crescent City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Del Norte County Airport (CEC).

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 Del Norte County Airport
City: Crescent City, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CEC
ICAO Code: KCEC
Coordinates: 41°46′48″N, 124°14′13″W