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How far is Munich from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Munich (Munich Airport) is 4529 miles / 7289 kilometers / 3936 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Munich Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Munich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4529.480 miles
  • 7289.492 kilometers
  • 3936.011 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
  • 4517.097 miles
  • 7269.563 kilometers
  • 3925.250 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 Munich?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Munich Airport is 9 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Munich Airport (MUC)

On average, flying from Chicago to Munich generates about 523 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 523 kilograms equals 1 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Munich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Munich Airport (MUC).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Munich Airport
City: Munich
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: MUC
ICAO Code: EDDM
Coordinates: 48°21′13″N, 11°47′9″E

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Munich (MUC)

Lufthansa
United Airlines