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How far is Saint John from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Saint John (Saint John Airport) is 1121 miles / 1804 kilometers / 974 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Saint John (YSJ) is 1404 miles / 2259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 54 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Saint John Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Saint John

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1120.730 miles
  • 1803.640 kilometers
  • 973.888 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
  • 1117.886 miles
  • 1799.062 kilometers
  • 971.416 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 Saint John?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Saint John Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Saint John Airport (YSJ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Saint John generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Saint John

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Saint John Airport (YSJ).

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 Saint John Airport
City: Saint John
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSJ
ICAO Code: CYSJ
Coordinates: 45°18′57″N, 65°53′25″W