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How far is Sligo from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 3566 miles / 5739 kilometers / 3099 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Sligo Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Sligo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3566.129 miles
  • 5739.129 kilometers
  • 3098.882 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
  • 3556.271 miles
  • 5723.263 kilometers
  • 3090.315 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 Sligo?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sligo Airport is 7 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sligo Airport (SXL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Sligo generates about 403 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 403 kilograms equals 888 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Sligo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sligo Airport (SXL).

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 Sligo Airport
City: Sligo
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SXL
ICAO Code: EISG
Coordinates: 54°16′48″N, 8°35′57″W