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How far is Akita from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Akita (Akita Airport) is 6073 miles / 9774 kilometers / 5278 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Akita Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Akita

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6073.444 miles
  • 9774.260 kilometers
  • 5277.678 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
  • 6058.712 miles
  • 9750.551 kilometers
  • 5264.876 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 Akita?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Akita Airport is 11 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Akita Airport (AXT)

On average, flying from Chicago to Akita generates about 727 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 727 kilograms equals 1 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Akita

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Akita Airport (AXT).

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 Akita Airport
City: Akita
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: AXT
ICAO Code: RJSK
Coordinates: 39°36′56″N, 140°13′8″E