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How far is Chicago, IL, from Santa Rosa, CA?

The distance between Santa Rosa (Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1857 miles / 2989 kilometers / 1614 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Rosa (STS) to Chicago (MDW) is 2141 miles / 3445 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 15 minutes.

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Santa Rosa to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1857.082 miles
  • 2988.684 kilometers
  • 1613.760 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
  • 1852.534 miles
  • 2981.364 kilometers
  • 1609.808 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 Santa Rosa to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Santa Rosa to Chicago generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Rosa to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
City: Santa Rosa, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: STS
ICAO Code: KSTS
Coordinates: 38°30′32″N, 122°48′46″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