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How far is St. Paul Island, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and St. Paul Island (St. Paul Island Airport) is 3617 miles / 5821 kilometers / 3143 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – St. Paul Island Airport

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Distance from Chicago to St. Paul Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3616.834 miles
  • 5820.729 kilometers
  • 3142.942 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
  • 3606.820 miles
  • 5804.615 kilometers
  • 3134.241 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 St. Paul Island?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to St. Paul Island Airport is 7 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and St. Paul Island Airport (SNP)

On average, flying from Chicago to St. Paul Island generates about 409 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 409 kilograms equals 902 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to St. Paul Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and St. Paul Island Airport (SNP).

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 St. Paul Island Airport
City: St. Paul Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SNP
ICAO Code: PASN
Coordinates: 57°9′58″N, 170°13′21″W