How far is Chicago, IL, from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 4263 miles / 6861 kilometers / 3704 nautical miles.

Distance from Cologne to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4263.056 miles
• 6860.723 kilometers
• 3704.494 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

• 4251.262 miles
• 6841.743 kilometers
• 3694.246 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 Cologne to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 8 hours and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Chicago?

The time difference between Cologne and Chicago is 7 hours. Chicago is 7 hours behind Cologne.

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Cologne to Chicago generates about 489 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 489 kilograms equals 1 079 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cologne to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin	Cologne Bonn Airport
City:	Cologne
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	CGN
ICAO Code:	EDDK
Coordinates:	50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E

Destination	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W