How far is Chicago, IL, from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 8700 miles / 14001 kilometers / 7560 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8699.847 miles
- 14001.047 kilometers
- 7559.960 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- 8701.846 miles
- 14004.264 kilometers
- 7561.697 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 Johannesburg to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 16 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Chicago generates about 1 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 102 kilograms equals 2 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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 |