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How far is Balakovo from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Balakovo (Balakovo Airport) is 5454 miles / 8777 kilometers / 4739 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Balakovo Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Balakovo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5453.979 miles
  • 8777.328 kilometers
  • 4739.378 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
  • 5438.948 miles
  • 8753.138 kilometers
  • 4726.316 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 Balakovo?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Balakovo Airport is 10 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Balakovo Airport (BWO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Balakovo generates about 643 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 643 kilograms equals 1 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Balakovo

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

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 Balakovo Airport
City: Balakovo
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: BWO
ICAO Code: UWSB
Coordinates: 51°51′29″N, 47°44′44″E