How far is Honolulu, HI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) is 4252 miles / 6843 kilometers / 3695 nautical miles.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Honolulu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Honolulu. 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 Chicago to Honolulu?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Honolulu?
The time difference between Chicago and Honolulu is 5 hours. Honolulu is 5 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
On average, flying from Chicago to Honolulu 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 Chicago to Honolulu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |