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How far is Chicago, IL, from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 7282 miles / 11719 kilometers / 6328 nautical miles.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7281.812 miles
  • 11718.940 kilometers
  • 6327.721 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
  • 7268.919 miles
  • 11698.191 kilometers
  • 6316.518 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 Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 14 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Chicago generates about 895 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 895 kilograms equals 1 973 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Abu Dhabi to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E
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