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

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 2351 miles / 3783 kilometers / 2043 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Chicago (MDW) is 2953 miles / 4753 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 30 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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2351
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3783
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2043
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Distance from Skagway to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2350.911 miles
  • 3783.425 kilometers
  • 2042.886 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
  • 2345.378 miles
  • 3774.519 kilometers
  • 2038.077 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 Skagway to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Skagway to Chicago generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Skagway to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″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