How far is Chicago, IL, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 8977 miles / 14447 kilometers / 7801 nautical miles.

Distance from Durban to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8976.717 miles
• 14446.625 kilometers
• 7800.553 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

• 8979.068 miles
• 14450.410 kilometers
• 7802.597 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 Durban to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 17 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Chicago?

The time difference between Durban and Chicago is 8 hours. Chicago is 8 hours behind Durban.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Durban to Chicago generates about 1 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 144 kilograms equals 2 522 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin	King Shaka International Airport
City:	Durban
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	DUR
ICAO Code:	FALE
Coordinates:	29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″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