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How far is Havana from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Havana (José Martí International Airport) is 1332 miles / 2143 kilometers / 1157 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – José Martí International Airport

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2143
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1157
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Distance from Chicago to Havana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1331.669 miles
  • 2143.114 kilometers
  • 1157.189 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
  • 1334.897 miles
  • 2148.309 kilometers
  • 1159.994 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 Havana?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to José Martí International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and José Martí International Airport (HAV)

On average, flying from Chicago to Havana generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Havana

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and José Martí International Airport (HAV).

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 José Martí International Airport
City: Havana
Country: Cuba Flag of Cuba
IATA Code: HAV
ICAO Code: MUHA
Coordinates: 22°59′21″N, 82°24′32″W