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How far is Beirut from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Beirut (Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport) is 6108 miles / 9830 kilometers / 5308 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Beirut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6108.036 miles
  • 9829.931 kilometers
  • 5307.738 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
  • 6094.377 miles
  • 9807.949 kilometers
  • 5295.869 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 Beirut?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is 12 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)

On average, flying from Chicago to Beirut generates about 731 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 731 kilograms equals 1 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Beirut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).

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 Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
City: Beirut
Country: Lebanon Flag of Lebanon
IATA Code: BEY
ICAO Code: OLBA
Coordinates: 33°49′15″N, 35°29′18″E