Distance between Sacramento, CA (SMF) and Chicago, IL (MDW)
Distance from Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) to Chicago (Midway International Airport) is 1790 miles / 2881 kilometers / 1556 nautical miles.
Calculations with different methods
Vincenty's formula (applied above)
- 1790.200 miles
- 2881.048 kilometers
- 1555.642 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- 1785.802 miles
- 2873.969 kilometers
- 1551.819 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Midway International Airport (MDW) is 3 hours 53 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Sacramento and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
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Airport information
| A | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| B | Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Map
Sacramento to Chicago flight map.
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
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