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How far is Karlstad from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Karlstad (Karlstad Airport) is 4153 miles / 6684 kilometers / 3609 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Karlstad Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Karlstad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4153.177 miles
  • 6683.890 kilometers
  • 3609.012 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
  • 4141.449 miles
  • 6665.016 kilometers
  • 3598.821 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 Karlstad?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Karlstad Airport is 8 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Karlstad Airport (KSD)

On average, flying from Chicago to Karlstad generates about 476 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 476 kilograms equals 1 048 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Karlstad

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

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 Karlstad Airport
City: Karlstad
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: KSD
ICAO Code: ESOK
Coordinates: 59°26′40″N, 13°20′14″E