How far is Chicago, IL, from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 9309 miles / 14981 kilometers / 8089 nautical miles.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9309.019 miles
- 14981.414 kilometers
- 8089.316 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- 9303.185 miles
- 14972.025 kilometers
- 8084.247 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 Kuala Lumpur to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 18 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago generates about 1 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 194 kilograms equals 2 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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 |