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How far is Leipzig from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) is 4426 miles / 7122 kilometers / 3846 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Leipzig/Halle Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Leipzig

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4425.637 miles
  • 7122.373 kilometers
  • 3845.774 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
  • 4413.358 miles
  • 7102.611 kilometers
  • 3835.103 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 Leipzig?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is 8 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Leipzig generates about 510 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 510 kilograms equals 1 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Leipzig

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

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 Leipzig/Halle Airport
City: Leipzig
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LEJ
ICAO Code: EDDP
Coordinates: 51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″E