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How far is Chicago, IL, from Salina, KS?

The distance between Salina (Salina Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 562 miles / 904 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salina (SLN) to Chicago (MDW) is 681 miles / 1096 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 38 minutes.

Salina Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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562
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488
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Distance from Salina to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 561.989 miles
  • 904.434 kilometers
  • 488.355 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
  • 560.873 miles
  • 902.637 kilometers
  • 487.385 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 Salina to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Salina Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Salina and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Salina and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Salina to Chicago generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salina to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″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