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How far is Plovdiv from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Plovdiv (Plovdiv Airport) is 5298 miles / 8526 kilometers / 4604 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Plovdiv Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Plovdiv

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5298.073 miles
  • 8526.421 kilometers
  • 4603.899 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
  • 5284.550 miles
  • 8504.659 kilometers
  • 4592.148 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 Plovdiv?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Plovdiv Airport is 10 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Plovdiv Airport (PDV)

On average, flying from Chicago to Plovdiv generates about 623 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 623 kilograms equals 1 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Plovdiv

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

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 Plovdiv Airport
City: Plovdiv
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: PDV
ICAO Code: LBPD
Coordinates: 42°4′4″N, 24°51′2″E