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How far is Kiruna from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Kiruna (Kiruna Airport) is 4020 miles / 6469 kilometers / 3493 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Kiruna Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Kiruna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4019.884 miles
  • 6469.375 kilometers
  • 3493.183 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
  • 4008.648 miles
  • 6451.294 kilometers
  • 3483.420 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 Kiruna?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kiruna Airport is 8 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kiruna Airport (KRN)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kiruna generates about 459 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 459 kilograms equals 1 012 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kiruna

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

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 Kiruna Airport
City: Kiruna
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: KRN
ICAO Code: ESNQ
Coordinates: 67°49′19″N, 20°20′12″E