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How far is Havana from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Havana (Playa Baracoa Airport) is 1326 miles / 2135 kilometers / 1153 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Playa Baracoa Airport

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2135
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1153
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Distance from Chicago to Havana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1326.479 miles
  • 2134.761 kilometers
  • 1152.679 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
  • 1329.709 miles
  • 2139.959 kilometers
  • 1155.485 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 Havana?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Playa Baracoa Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB)

On average, flying from Chicago to Havana generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Havana

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB).

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 Playa Baracoa Airport
City: Havana
Country: Cuba Flag of Cuba
IATA Code: UPB
ICAO Code: MUPB
Coordinates: 23°1′58″N, 82°34′45″W