Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Saranac Lake, NY (SLK)
Flight distance from Chicago to Saranac Lake (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Adirondack Regional Airport) is 711 miles / 1144 kilometers / 618 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Saranac Lake (SLK) is 849 miles / 1367 kilometers and travel time by car is about 16 hours 16 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Saranac Lake.
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK).
How far is Saranac Lake from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Saranac Lake. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 710.749 miles
- 1143.840 kilometers
- 617.624 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 708.980 miles
- 1140.993 kilometers
- 616.087 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).
Airport information
| A | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| B | Adirondack Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saranac Lake, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SLK |
| ICAO Code: | KSLK |
| Coordinates: | 44°23′7″N, 74°12′22″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Saranac Lake is 1 hour. Saranac Lake is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 126 kg (277 pounds).
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Chicago (ORD) → Saranac Lake (SLK).
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