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How far is Chicago, IL, from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 7787 miles / 12533 kilometers / 6767 nautical miles.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7787.447 miles
  • 12532.681 kilometers
  • 6767.106 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
  • 7774.278 miles
  • 12511.488 kilometers
  • 6755.663 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 Kunming to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 15 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Kunming to Chicago generates about 967 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 967 kilograms equals 2 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kunming to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″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