How far is Yellowknife from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1799 miles / 2895 kilometers / 1563 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2602 miles / 4187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 28 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Yellowknife Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Yellowknife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1798.624 miles
- 2894.605 kilometers
- 1562.962 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- 1795.808 miles
- 2890.072 kilometers
- 1560.514 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 Yellowknife?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Yellowknife?
The time difference between Chicago and Yellowknife is 1 hour. Yellowknife is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
On average, flying from Chicago to Yellowknife generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Yellowknife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Yellowknife Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yellowknife |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZF |
| ICAO Code: | CYZF |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W |