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How far is Chicago, IL, from Hong Kong?

The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 7809 miles / 12567 kilometers / 6786 nautical miles.

Hong Kong International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Hong Kong to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7808.930 miles
  • 12567.255 kilometers
  • 6785.775 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
  • 7796.422 miles
  • 12547.124 kilometers
  • 6774.905 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 Hong Kong to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 15 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Hong Kong to Chicago generates about 971 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 971 kilograms equals 2 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hong Kong to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″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