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How far is Paderborn from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Paderborn (Paderborn Lippstadt Airport) is 4289 miles / 6903 kilometers / 3727 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Paderborn Lippstadt Airport

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3727
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Distance from Chicago to Paderborn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4289.038 miles
  • 6902.538 kilometers
  • 3727.072 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
  • 4277.132 miles
  • 6883.376 kilometers
  • 3716.726 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 Paderborn?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport is 8 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)

On average, flying from Chicago to Paderborn generates about 493 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 493 kilograms equals 1 086 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Paderborn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD).

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 Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
City: Paderborn
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: PAD
ICAO Code: EDLP
Coordinates: 51°36′50″N, 8°36′58″E