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How far is Altenburg from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 4453 miles / 7166 kilometers / 3870 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Altenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4453.024 miles
  • 7166.448 kilometers
  • 3869.572 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
  • 4440.696 miles
  • 7146.608 kilometers
  • 3858.860 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 Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from Chicago to Altenburg generates about 513 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 513 kilograms equals 1 132 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

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 Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E