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How far is Friday Harbor, WA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor Airport) is 1768 miles / 2845 kilometers / 1536 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Friday Harbor (FRD) is 2146 miles / 3454 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 18 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Friday Harbor Airport

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1768
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2845
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1536
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Distance from Chicago to Friday Harbor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1767.786 miles
  • 2844.975 kilometers
  • 1536.164 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
  • 1763.253 miles
  • 2837.681 kilometers
  • 1532.225 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 Friday Harbor?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Friday Harbor Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Friday Harbor Airport (FRD)

On average, flying from Chicago to Friday Harbor generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 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 Friday Harbor

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Friday Harbor Airport (FRD).

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 Friday Harbor Airport
City: Friday Harbor, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FRD
ICAO Code: KFHR
Coordinates: 48°31′19″N, 123°1′26″W