Nonstop flight route between Chicago, Illinois, United States and Craig, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(41°47'9"N by 87°45'8"W)
Arrival Airport:
(55°28'44"N by 133°8'52"W)
Distance from MDW to CGA:
2,228.13 miles (3,585.82 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago, Illinois, United States and Craig Seaplane Base (CGA), Craig, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,228 miles (or 3,586 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Chicago Midway International Airport and Craig Seaplane Base, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MDW / KMDW |
| Airport Name: | Chicago Midway International Airport |
| Location: | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 41°47'9"N by 87°45'8"W |
| Area Served: | Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Chicago |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 620 feet (189 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 5 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MDW |
| More Information: | MDW Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CGA / |
| Airport Name: | Craig Seaplane Base |
| Location: | Craig, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 55°28'44"N by 133°8'52"W |
| Area Served: | Craig, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Craig |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CGA |
| More Information: | CGA Maps & Info |
Facts about Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW):
- Because of Chicago Midway International Airport's relatively low elevation of 620 feet, planes can take off or land at Chicago Midway International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- In July 1949 the airport was renamed after the Battle of Midway.
- Southwest, along with its subsidiary AirTran Airways, is the dominant carrier at Midway, controlling 34 of the airport's 43 gates.
- In September 2013, Mayor Rahm Emanuel terminated negotiations to privatize the airport, noting that the process was no longer competitive after one of the two finalists had backed out.
- For over 16 years, Midway had been the main hub for Indianapolis-based ATA, but the airline shut down on June 7, 2008.
- The furthest airport from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,083 miles (17,836 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has 5 runways.
- The closest airport to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), which is located only 15 miles (25 kilometers) NNW of MDW.
Facts about Craig Seaplane Base (CGA):
- Because of Craig Seaplane Base's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Craig Seaplane Base at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Craig Seaplane Base (CGA) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Craig Seaplane Base (CGA) is Klawock Airport (KLW), which is located only 7 miles (12 kilometers) NNE of CGA.
- The furthest airport from Craig Seaplane Base (CGA) is Port Alfred Airport (AFD), which is located 10,645 miles (17,131 kilometers) away in Port Alfred, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 15.43 miles (24.84 km) NNW | Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | Chicago, Illinois, United States |     |
| 2 | 21.09 miles (33.94 km) ESE | Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) | Gary, Indiana (near Chicago), United States | |
| 3 | 21.61 miles (34.78 km) SW | Lewis University Airport (LOT) | Chicago / Romeoville, Illinois, United States | |
| 4 | 23.93 miles (38.51 km) NNW | Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) | Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, Illinois, United States | |
| 5 | 26.85 miles (43.21 km) WNW | DuPage Airport (DPA) | West Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 6 | 28.65 miles (46.11 km) SW | Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) | Joliet, Illinois, United States | |
| 7 | 37.27 miles (59.98 km) W | Chicago/Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) | Aurora, Illinois, United States | |
| 8 | 44.35 miles (71.37 km) N | Waukegan National Airport (UGN) | Chicago / Waukegan, Illinois, United States | |
| 9 | 44.82 miles (72.13 km) ESE | Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | |
| 10 | 48.35 miles (77.82 km) E | Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) | Michigan City, Indiana, United States | |
| 11 | 49.62 miles (79.86 km) S | Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) | Kankakee, Illinois, United States | |
| 12 | 54.57 miles (87.82 km) ESE | La Porte Municipal Airport (LPO) | La Porte, Indiana, United States | |
| 13 | 54.57 miles (87.82 km) ESE | La Porte Municipal Airport (PPO) | La Porte, Indiana, United States | |
| 14 | 56.64 miles (91.16 km) N | Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) | Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 15 | 65.03 miles (104.65 km) SSE | Jasper County Airport (RNZ) | Rensselaer, Indiana, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,082.52 miles (17,835.55 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,059.15 miles (17,797.94 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,042.23 miles (17,770.69 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,034.50 miles (17,758.26 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,989.79 miles (17,686.30 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,980.03 miles (17,670.60 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,976.78 miles (17,665.37 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,966.52 miles (17,648.86 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,947.40 miles (17,618.08 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,943.03 miles (17,611.06 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,892.21 miles (17,529.27 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,860.48 miles (17,478.20 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,850.05 miles (17,461.42 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,840.63 miles (17,446.26 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,800.95 miles (17,382.40 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.47 miles (12.03 km) NNE | Klawock Airport (KLW) | Klawock, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 13.16 miles (21.17 km) SSW | Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF) | Waterfall, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 20.54 miles (33.05 km) E | Hollis Clark Bay Seaplane Base (HYL) | Hollis, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 22.63 miles (36.42 km) SE | Hydaburg Seaplane Base (HYG) | Hydaburg, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 25.81 miles (41.54 km) N | Naukati Bay Seaplane Base (WNC) | Tuxekan Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 27.90 miles (44.90 km) ENE | Thorne Bay Seaplane Base (KTB) | Thorne Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 32.42 miles (52.18 km) NNW | Tokeen Seaplane Base (TKI) | Tokeen, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 38.98 miles (62.74 km) NNE | Coffman Cove Seaplane Base (KCC) | Coffman Cove, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 44.06 miles (70.91 km) N | North Whale Seaplane Base (WWP) | North Whale Pass, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 57.00 miles (91.73 km) E | Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) | Ketchikan, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 58.96 miles (94.89 km) E | Ketchikan Harbor Seaplane Base (WFB) | Ketchikan, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 61.40 miles (98.81 km) NNW | Port Protection Seaplane Base (PPV) | Port Protection, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 63.06 miles (101.49 km) NNW | Point Baker Seaplane Base (KPB) | Point Baker, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 66.24 miles (106.61 km) ESE | Metlakatla Seaplane Base (MTM) | Metlakatla, Annette Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 68.97 miles (111.00 km) ESE | Annette Island Airport (ANN) | Annette Island, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,644.68 miles (17,130.92 km) SE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,637.98 miles (17,120.12 km) SE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,635.80 miles (17,116.61 km) SE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,561.85 miles (16,997.61 km) SE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,554.20 miles (16,985.29 km) SSE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,548.62 miles (16,976.31 km) SE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,488.86 miles (16,880.15 km) SSE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,476.68 miles (16,860.53 km) SSE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,455.51 miles (16,826.48 km) SE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,449.94 miles (16,817.51 km) SSE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,440.20 miles (16,801.83 km) SE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,438.83 miles (16,799.63 km) SE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,430.95 miles (16,786.94 km) SE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,425.36 miles (16,777.95 km) SSE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,417.66 miles (16,765.56 km) SE | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |