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How far is Kiev from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Kiev (Boryspil International Airport) is 5089 miles / 8189 kilometers / 4422 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Boryspil International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Kiev

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5088.690 miles
  • 8189.453 kilometers
  • 4421.951 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
  • 5074.713 miles
  • 8166.960 kilometers
  • 4409.805 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 Kiev?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boryspil International Airport is 10 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kiev generates about 595 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 595 kilograms equals 1 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kiev

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

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 Boryspil International Airport
City: Kiev
Country: Ukraine Flag of Ukraine
IATA Code: KBP
ICAO Code: UKBB
Coordinates: 50°20′42″N, 30°53′40″E