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How far is Chicago, IL, from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 7253 miles / 11672 kilometers / 6303 nautical miles.

Dubai International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Dubai to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7252.814 miles
  • 11672.273 kilometers
  • 6302.523 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
  • 7239.728 miles
  • 11651.213 kilometers
  • 6291.152 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 Dubai to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 14 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Dubai to Chicago generates about 891 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 891 kilograms equals 1 964 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dubai to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″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