How far is Chicago, IL, from San Salvador?
The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1954 miles / 3144 kilometers / 1698 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Chicago (MDW) is 2861 miles / 4604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 8 minutes.
El Salvador International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from San Salvador to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Salvador to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1953.537 miles
- 3143.913 kilometers
- 1697.577 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- 1960.024 miles
- 3154.352 kilometers
- 1703.214 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 San Salvador to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Salvador and Chicago?
There is no time difference between San Salvador and Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from San Salvador to Chicago generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | El Salvador International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Salvador |
| Country: | El Salvador  |
| IATA Code: | SAL |
| ICAO Code: | MSLP |
| Coordinates: | 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W |
| Destination | 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 |