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How far is Chicago, IL, from Copenhagen?

The distance between Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 4276 miles / 6882 kilometers / 3716 nautical miles.

Copenhagen Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Copenhagen to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4276.120 miles
  • 6881.748 kilometers
  • 3715.847 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
  • 4264.088 miles
  • 6862.384 kilometers
  • 3705.391 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 Copenhagen to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Copenhagen Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Copenhagen to Chicago generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 kilograms equals 1 082 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Copenhagen to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Copenhagen Airport
City: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark Flag of Denmark
IATA Code: CPH
ICAO Code: EKCH
Coordinates: 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″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