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How far is Chicago, IL, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 6594 miles / 10612 kilometers / 5730 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6593.977 miles
  • 10611.977 kilometers
  • 5730.009 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
  • 6578.308 miles
  • 10586.761 kilometers
  • 5716.394 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 Beijing to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 12 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Beijing to Chicago generates about 798 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 798 kilograms equals 1 759 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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