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How far is Tel Aviv from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Tel Aviv (Sde Dov Airport) is 6174 miles / 9936 kilometers / 5365 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Sde Dov Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Tel Aviv

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6174.035 miles
  • 9936.147 kilometers
  • 5365.090 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
  • 6160.640 miles
  • 9914.590 kilometers
  • 5353.450 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 Tel Aviv?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sde Dov Airport is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sde Dov Airport (SDV)

On average, flying from Chicago to Tel Aviv generates about 740 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 740 kilograms equals 1 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Tel Aviv

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sde Dov Airport (SDV).

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 Sde Dov Airport
City: Tel Aviv
Country: Israel Flag of Israel
IATA Code: SDV
ICAO Code: LLSD
Coordinates: 32°6′52″N, 34°46′55″E