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How far is Chicago, IL, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 7096 miles / 11420 kilometers / 6166 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7096.279 miles
  • 11420.355 kilometers
  • 6166.498 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
  • 7081.742 miles
  • 11396.960 kilometers
  • 6153.866 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 Nanjing to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 13 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Chicago generates about 868 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 868 kilograms equals 1 915 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E
Destination 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