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How far is Rome from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) is 4825 miles / 7765 kilometers / 4193 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Rome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4825.238 miles
  • 7765.468 kilometers
  • 4193.017 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
  • 4812.855 miles
  • 7745.539 kilometers
  • 4182.257 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 Rome?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is 9 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Rome generates about 561 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 561 kilograms equals 1 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Rome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

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 Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E