How far is Tokyo from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 6289 miles / 10122 kilometers / 5465 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Tokyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6289.408 miles
• 10121.821 kilometers
• 5465.346 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

• 6275.030 miles
• 10098.682 kilometers
• 5452.852 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 Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Narita International Airport is 12 hours and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Tokyo?

The time difference between Chicago and Tokyo is 15 hours. Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from Chicago to Tokyo generates about 756 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 756 kilograms equals 1 667 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Tokyo

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

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	Narita International Airport
City:	Tokyo
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	NRT
ICAO Code:	RJAA
Coordinates:	35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E