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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 2237 miles / 3600 kilometers / 1944 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Petersburg (PSG) is 2848 miles / 4584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 39 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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2237
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3600
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1944
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Distance from Chicago to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2236.775 miles
  • 3599.740 kilometers
  • 1943.704 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
  • 2231.401 miles
  • 3591.093 kilometers
  • 1939.035 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 Chicago to Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Chicago to Petersburg generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Petersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport
City: Petersburg, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSG
ICAO Code: PAPG
Coordinates: 56°48′6″N, 132°56′42″W