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How far is Dortmund from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Dortmund (Dortmund Airport) is 4256 miles / 6850 kilometers / 3699 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Dortmund Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Dortmund

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4256.165 miles
  • 6849.633 kilometers
  • 3698.506 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
  • 4244.356 miles
  • 6830.628 kilometers
  • 3688.244 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 Dortmund?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dortmund Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Dortmund Airport (DTM)

On average, flying from Chicago to Dortmund generates about 488 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 488 kilograms equals 1 077 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Dortmund

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

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 Dortmund Airport
City: Dortmund
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DTM
ICAO Code: EDLW
Coordinates: 51°31′5″N, 7°36′44″E