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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Saranac Lake (Adirondack Regional Airport) is 711 miles / 1144 kilometers / 618 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Saranac Lake (SLK) is 849 miles / 1367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 54 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 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 planet.

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).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Saranac Lake?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK)

On average, flying from Chicago to Saranac Lake generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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