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How far is Santa Fe, NM, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Santa Fe (Santa Fe Regional Airport) is 1076 miles / 1731 kilometers / 935 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Santa Fe (SAF) is 1326 miles / 2134 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 34 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Santa Fe Regional Airport

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1076
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1731
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935
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Distance from Chicago to Santa Fe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1075.801 miles
  • 1731.334 kilometers
  • 934.846 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
  • 1073.884 miles
  • 1728.248 kilometers
  • 933.179 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 Santa Fe?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Fe Regional Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)

On average, flying from Chicago to Santa Fe generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 343 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 Santa Fe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF).

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 Santa Fe Regional Airport
City: Santa Fe, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAF
ICAO Code: KSAF
Coordinates: 35°37′1″N, 106°5′20″W