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How far is Kursk from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Kursk (Kursk Vostochny Airport) is 5172 miles / 8323 kilometers / 4494 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Kursk Vostochny Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Kursk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5171.584 miles
  • 8322.858 kilometers
  • 4493.984 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
  • 5157.275 miles
  • 8299.829 kilometers
  • 4481.549 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 Kursk?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kursk Vostochny Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kursk generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kursk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS).

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 Kursk Vostochny Airport
City: Kursk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: URS
ICAO Code: UUOK
Coordinates: 51°45′2″N, 36°17′44″E