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How far is Hilo, HI, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 4170 miles / 6712 kilometers / 3624 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Hilo International Airport

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6712
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3624
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Distance from Chicago to Hilo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4170.418 miles
  • 6711.638 kilometers
  • 3623.994 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
  • 4164.886 miles
  • 6702.734 kilometers
  • 3619.187 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 Hilo?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hilo International Airport is 8 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Hilo generates about 478 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 478 kilograms equals 1 053 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Hilo

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

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 Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W