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How far is Chicago, IL, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Daxing International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 6634 miles / 10677 kilometers / 5765 nautical miles.

Beijing Daxing 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)
  • 6634.313 miles
  • 10676.892 kilometers
  • 5765.060 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
  • 6618.692 miles
  • 10651.752 kilometers
  • 5751.486 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 Daxing International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 13 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Beijing to Chicago generates about 804 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 804 kilograms equals 1 772 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 Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Daxing International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PKX
ICAO Code: ZBAD
Coordinates: 39°30′33″N, 116°24′38″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