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How far is Chicago, IL, from Madrid?

The distance between Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 4201 miles / 6762 kilometers / 3651 nautical miles.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Madrid to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4201.406 miles
  • 6761.508 kilometers
  • 3650.922 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
  • 4190.695 miles
  • 6744.269 kilometers
  • 3641.614 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 Madrid to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 8 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Madrid to Chicago generates about 482 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 482 kilograms equals 1 062 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Madrid to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″W
Destination Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Airlines flying from Madrid (MAD) to Chicago (ORD)

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