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How far is Kirkwall from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 3654 miles / 5881 kilometers / 3175 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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3654
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5881
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3175
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Distance from Chicago to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3654.006 miles
  • 5880.553 kilometers
  • 3175.244 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
  • 3643.890 miles
  • 5864.272 kilometers
  • 3166.454 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 Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 7 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kirkwall generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 912 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kirkwall

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

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 Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W