How far is Chicago, IL, from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 9669 miles / 15560 kilometers / 8402 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9668.641 miles
- 15560.170 kilometers
- 8401.820 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- 9671.228 miles
- 15564.332 kilometers
- 8404.067 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 Melbourne to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 18 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Chicago?
The time difference between Melbourne and Chicago is 17 hours. Chicago is 17 hours behind Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Chicago generates about 1 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 250 kilograms equals 2 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
Origin | Melbourne Airport |
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City: | Melbourne |
Country: | Australia |
IATA Code: | MEL |
ICAO Code: | YMML |
Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
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City: | Chicago, IL |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | MDW |
ICAO Code: | KMDW |
Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |