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How far is Tel Aviv from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion Airport) is 6183 miles / 9951 kilometers / 5373 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Ben Gurion Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Tel Aviv

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6183.425 miles
  • 9951.258 kilometers
  • 5373.250 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
  • 6170.038 miles
  • 9929.713 kilometers
  • 5361.616 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 Tel Aviv?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)

On average, flying from Chicago to Tel Aviv generates about 742 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 742 kilograms equals 1 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Tel Aviv

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV).

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 Ben Gurion Airport
City: Tel Aviv
Country: Israel Flag of Israel
IATA Code: TLV
ICAO Code: LLBG
Coordinates: 32°0′41″N, 34°53′12″E