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How far is Chicago, IL, from Petersburg, AK?

The distance between Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 2237 miles / 3600 kilometers / 1944 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Petersburg (PSG) to Chicago (MDW) is 2842 miles / 4573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 28 minutes.

Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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2237
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3600
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1944
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Distance from Petersburg to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2236.775 miles
  • 3599.740 kilometers
  • 1943.704 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
  • 2231.401 miles
  • 3591.093 kilometers
  • 1939.035 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 Petersburg to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Petersburg to Chicago generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Petersburg to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport
City: Petersburg, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSG
ICAO Code: PAPG
Coordinates: 56°48′6″N, 132°56′42″W
Destination 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