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How far is Chicago, IL, from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 7773 miles / 12509 kilometers / 6755 nautical miles.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7772.960 miles
  • 12509.367 kilometers
  • 6754.518 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
  • 7759.778 miles
  • 12488.152 kilometers
  • 6743.062 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 Kunming to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 15 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Kunming to Chicago generates about 965 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 965 kilograms equals 2 128 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kunming to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E
Destination Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W