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How far is Saranac Lake, NY, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Saranac Lake (Adirondack Regional Airport) is 708 miles / 1139 kilometers / 615 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Saranac Lake (SLK) is 832 miles / 1339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 34 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Adirondack Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Saranac Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 707.563 miles
  • 1138.712 kilometers
  • 614.855 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
  • 705.831 miles
  • 1135.925 kilometers
  • 613.351 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 Saranac Lake?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Adirondack Regional Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK)

On average, flying from Chicago to Saranac Lake generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 277 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 Saranac Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK).

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 Adirondack Regional Airport
City: Saranac Lake, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLK
ICAO Code: KSLK
Coordinates: 44°23′7″N, 74°12′22″W