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How far is Chicago, IL, from Leipzig?

The distance between Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 4426 miles / 7122 kilometers / 3846 nautical miles.

Leipzig/Halle Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Leipzig to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4425.637 miles
  • 7122.373 kilometers
  • 3845.774 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
  • 4413.358 miles
  • 7102.611 kilometers
  • 3835.103 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 Leipzig to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 8 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Leipzig to Chicago generates about 510 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 510 kilograms equals 1 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Leipzig to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Leipzig/Halle Airport
City: Leipzig
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LEJ
ICAO Code: EDDP
Coordinates: 51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″E
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W