How far is Zurich from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4446 miles / 7155 kilometers / 3863 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4445.885 miles
• 7154.958 kilometers
• 3863.368 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

• 4433.831 miles
• 7135.559 kilometers
• 3852.894 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Zurich Airport is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Zurich?

The time difference between Chicago and Zurich is 7 hours. Zurich is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Chicago to Zurich generates about 513 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 513 kilograms equals 1 130 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Zurich

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).

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	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E