How far is Kobe from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Kobe (Kobe Airport) is 6511 miles / 10478 kilometers / 5658 nautical miles.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Kobe Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Kobe
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Kobe. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6510.934 miles
- 10478.332 kilometers
- 5657.847 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- 6496.445 miles
- 10455.014 kilometers
- 5645.256 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 Kobe?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kobe Airport is 12 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Kobe?
The time difference between Chicago and Kobe is 15 hours. Kobe is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kobe Airport (UKB)
On average, flying from Chicago to Kobe generates about 787 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 787 kilograms equals 1 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Kobe
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Kobe Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kobe |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | UKB |
| ICAO Code: | RJBE |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E |