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How far is Chicago, IL, from Syracuse, NY?

The distance between Syracuse (Syracuse Hancock International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers / 523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Syracuse (SYR) to Chicago (MDW) is 677 miles / 1090 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 57 minutes.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Syracuse to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 601.802 miles
  • 968.506 kilometers
  • 522.952 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
  • 600.263 miles
  • 966.030 kilometers
  • 521.614 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 Syracuse to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Syracuse to Chicago generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Syracuse to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Syracuse Hancock International Airport
City: Syracuse, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SYR
ICAO Code: KSYR
Coordinates: 43°6′40″N, 76°6′22″W
Destination 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