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How far is Papa Westray from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Papa Westray (Papa Westray Airport) is 3644 miles / 5865 kilometers / 3167 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Papa Westray Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Papa Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3644.399 miles
  • 5865.091 kilometers
  • 3166.896 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
  • 3634.319 miles
  • 5848.870 kilometers
  • 3158.137 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 Papa Westray?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Papa Westray Airport is 7 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW)

On average, flying from Chicago to Papa Westray generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 909 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Papa Westray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW).

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 Papa Westray Airport
City: Papa Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: PPW
ICAO Code: EGEP
Coordinates: 59°21′6″N, 2°54′1″W