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How far is Amman from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Amman (Queen Alia International Airport) is 6240 miles / 10042 kilometers / 5422 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Queen Alia International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Amman

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6239.561 miles
  • 10041.600 kilometers
  • 5422.030 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
  • 6226.145 miles
  • 10020.009 kilometers
  • 5410.372 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 Chicago to Amman?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport is 12 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

On average, flying from Chicago to Amman generates about 749 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 749 kilograms equals 1 652 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Amman

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Queen Alia International Airport
City: Amman
Country: Jordan Flag of Jordan
IATA Code: AMM
ICAO Code: OJAI
Coordinates: 31°43′21″N, 35°59′35″E