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How far is Chicago, IL, from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 4124 miles / 6636 kilometers / 3583 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4123.723 miles
  • 6636.488 kilometers
  • 3583.417 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
  • 4112.254 miles
  • 6618.032 kilometers
  • 3573.451 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 Amsterdam to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Chicago Midway International Airport is 8 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Chicago generates about 472 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 472 kilograms equals 1 040 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″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