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How far is Chicago, IL, from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 7396 miles / 11903 kilometers / 6427 nautical miles.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7396.077 miles
  • 11902.832 kilometers
  • 6427.015 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
  • 7381.626 miles
  • 11879.576 kilometers
  • 6414.458 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 Chengdu to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 14 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Chicago generates about 911 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 911 kilograms equals 2 009 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chengdu to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″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