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How far is Molokai, HI, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Molokai (Molokai Airport) is 4217 miles / 6786 kilometers / 3664 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Molokai Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Molokai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4216.524 miles
  • 6785.838 kilometers
  • 3664.060 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
  • 4210.356 miles
  • 6775.912 kilometers
  • 3658.700 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 Molokai?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Molokai Airport is 8 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Molokai Airport (MKK)

On average, flying from Chicago to Molokai generates about 483 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 483 kilograms equals 1 066 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Molokai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Molokai Airport (MKK).

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 Molokai Airport
City: Molokai, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKK
ICAO Code: PHMK
Coordinates: 21°9′10″N, 157°5′45″W