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

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

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Santa Rosa (STS) is 2142 miles / 3448 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 11 minutes.

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

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2989
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Distance from Chicago to Santa Rosa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Santa Rosa. 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 Chicago to Santa Rosa?

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

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

On average, flying from Chicago to Santa Rosa 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 Chicago to Santa Rosa

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

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 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