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How far is Syracuse, NY, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Syracuse (Syracuse Hancock International Airport) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers / 523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Syracuse (SYR) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 58 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Syracuse Hancock International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Syracuse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 601.802 miles
  • 968.506 kilometers
  • 522.952 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
  • 600.263 miles
  • 966.030 kilometers
  • 521.614 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 Syracuse?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)

On average, flying from Chicago to Syracuse generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 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 Syracuse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).

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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport
City: Syracuse, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SYR
ICAO Code: KSYR
Coordinates: 43°6′40″N, 76°6′22″W