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How far is Stornoway from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Stornoway (Stornoway Airport) is 3555 miles / 5722 kilometers / 3090 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Stornoway Airport

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3090
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Distance from Chicago to Stornoway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3555.492 miles
  • 5722.009 kilometers
  • 3089.638 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
  • 3545.688 miles
  • 5706.232 kilometers
  • 3081.119 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 Stornoway?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Stornoway Airport is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Stornoway Airport (SYY)

On average, flying from Chicago to Stornoway generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 885 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Stornoway

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

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 Stornoway Airport
City: Stornoway
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: SYY
ICAO Code: EGPO
Coordinates: 58°12′56″N, 6°19′51″W