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How far is Kumamoto from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Kumamoto (Kumamoto Airport) is 6742 miles / 10850 kilometers / 5859 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Kumamoto Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Kumamoto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6741.883 miles
  • 10850.008 kilometers
  • 5858.536 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
  • 6727.469 miles
  • 10826.812 kilometers
  • 5846.011 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 Kumamoto?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kumamoto Airport is 13 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kumamoto generates about 819 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 819 kilograms equals 1 805 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kumamoto

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

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 Kumamoto Airport
City: Kumamoto
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KMJ
ICAO Code: RJFT
Coordinates: 32°50′14″N, 130°51′17″E