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How far is Kanazawa from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Kanazawa (Komatsu Airport) is 6372 miles / 10256 kilometers / 5538 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Komatsu Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Kanazawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6372.476 miles
  • 10255.507 kilometers
  • 5537.531 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
  • 6357.837 miles
  • 10231.947 kilometers
  • 5524.809 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 Kanazawa?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Komatsu Airport is 12 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Komatsu Airport (KMQ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kanazawa generates about 768 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 768 kilograms equals 1 692 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kanazawa

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

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 Komatsu Airport
City: Kanazawa
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KMQ
ICAO Code: RJNK
Coordinates: 36°23′40″N, 136°24′25″E