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How far is Osaka from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Osaka (Itami Airport) is 6496 miles / 10454 kilometers / 5645 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Itami Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Osaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6495.666 miles
  • 10453.761 kilometers
  • 5644.579 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
  • 6481.167 miles
  • 10430.428 kilometers
  • 5631.980 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 Osaka?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Itami Airport is 12 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Itami Airport (ITM)

On average, flying from Chicago to Osaka generates about 784 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 784 kilograms equals 1 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Osaka

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

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 Itami Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: ITM
ICAO Code: RJOO
Coordinates: 34°47′7″N, 135°26′16″E