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How far is Amsterdam from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 4124 miles / 6636 kilometers / 3583 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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3583
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Distance from Chicago to Amsterdam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4123.723 miles
  • 6636.488 kilometers
  • 3583.417 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
  • 4112.254 miles
  • 6618.032 kilometers
  • 3573.451 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 Chicago to Amsterdam?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 8 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Amsterdam generates about 472 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 472 kilograms equals 1 040 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Amsterdam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E