How far is Chicago, IL, from Anchorage, AK?
The distance between Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 2861 miles / 4605 kilometers / 2486 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago (MDW) is 3615 miles / 5817 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 40 minutes.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Anchorage to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Anchorage to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2861.172 miles
- 4604.611 kilometers
- 2486.291 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- 2853.880 miles
- 4592.874 kilometers
- 2479.954 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 Anchorage to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Chicago?
The time difference between Anchorage and Chicago is 3 hours. Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Flight carbon footprint between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Anchorage to Chicago generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 700 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Anchorage to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Anchorage, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ANC |
| ICAO Code: | PANC |
| Coordinates: | 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |