How far is Chicago, IL, from Tehran?
The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 6518 miles / 10489 kilometers / 5664 nautical miles.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Tehran to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tehran to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6517.525 miles
- 10488.941 kilometers
- 5663.575 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- 6502.863 miles
- 10465.344 kilometers
- 5650.834 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 Tehran to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 12 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Tehran to Chicago generates about 788 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 788 kilograms equals 1 736 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Tehran to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | IKA |
| ICAO Code: | OIIE |
| Coordinates: | 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″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 |