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How far is Cherbourg from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 3975 miles / 6397 kilometers / 3454 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3975.185 miles
  • 6397.439 kilometers
  • 3454.341 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
  • 3964.260 miles
  • 6379.857 kilometers
  • 3444.847 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 Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 8 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Chicago to Cherbourg generates about 453 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 453 kilograms equals 999 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

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 Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W