How far is Chicago, IL, from Honolulu, HI?
The distance between Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 4252 miles / 6843 kilometers / 3695 nautical miles.
Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Honolulu to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Honolulu to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4252.244 miles
- 6843.323 kilometers
- 3695.099 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- 4245.928 miles
- 6833.159 kilometers
- 3689.611 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 Honolulu to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Honolulu and Chicago?
The time difference between Honolulu and Chicago is 5 hours. Chicago is 5 hours ahead of Honolulu.
Flight carbon footprint between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Honolulu to Chicago generates about 488 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 488 kilograms equals 1 076 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Honolulu to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Honolulu, HI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HNL |
| ICAO Code: | PHNL |
| Coordinates: | 21°19′7″N, 157°55′19″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |