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How far is Chicago, IL, from Munich?

The distance between Munich (Munich Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 4533 miles / 7295 kilometers / 3939 nautical miles.

Munich Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Munich to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4533.032 miles
  • 7295.208 kilometers
  • 3939.097 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
  • 4520.675 miles
  • 7275.321 kilometers
  • 3928.359 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 Munich to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Munich Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 9 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Munich Airport (MUC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Munich to Chicago generates about 524 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 524 kilograms equals 1 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Munich to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Munich Airport
City: Munich
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: MUC
ICAO Code: EDDM
Coordinates: 48°21′13″N, 11°47′9″E
Destination 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