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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) is 4191 miles / 6744 kilometers / 3642 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Waimea-Kohala Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Kamuela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4190.721 miles
  • 6744.312 kilometers
  • 3641.637 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
  • 4185.033 miles
  • 6735.157 kilometers
  • 3636.694 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 Kamuela?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport is 8 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kamuela generates about 480 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 480 kilograms equals 1 059 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kamuela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE).

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 Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W