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How far is Chicago, IL, from Kraków?

The distance between Kraków (Kraków John Paul II International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 4744 miles / 7636 kilometers / 4123 nautical miles.

Kraków John Paul II International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Kraków to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4744.485 miles
  • 7635.508 kilometers
  • 4122.844 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
  • 4731.430 miles
  • 7614.498 kilometers
  • 4111.500 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 Kraków to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Kraków John Paul II International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Kraków to Chicago generates about 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 551 kilograms equals 1 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kraków to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Kraków John Paul II International Airport
City: Kraków
Country: Poland Flag of Poland
IATA Code: KRK
ICAO Code: EPKK
Coordinates: 50°4′39″N, 19°47′5″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