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How far is Chicago, IL, from Kuwait City?

The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 6785 miles / 10919 kilometers / 5896 nautical miles.

Kuwait International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Kuwait City to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6784.521 miles
  • 10918.628 kilometers
  • 5895.588 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
  • 6770.882 miles
  • 10896.679 kilometers
  • 5883.736 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 Kuwait City to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 13 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Kuwait City to Chicago generates about 825 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 825 kilograms equals 1 818 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuwait City to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Kuwait International Airport
City: Kuwait City
Country: Kuwait Flag of Kuwait
IATA Code: KWI
ICAO Code: OKBK
Coordinates: 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″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