How far is Chicago, IL, from Tokyo?

The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 6289 miles / 10122 kilometers / 5465 nautical miles.

Distance from Tokyo to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6289.408 miles
• 10121.821 kilometers
• 5465.346 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

• 6275.030 miles
• 10098.682 kilometers
• 5452.852 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 Tokyo to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 12 hours and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Chicago?

The time difference between Tokyo and Chicago is 15 hours. Chicago is 15 hours behind Tokyo.

Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Tokyo to Chicago generates about 756 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 756 kilograms equals 1 667 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tokyo to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin	Narita International Airport
City:	Tokyo
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	NRT
ICAO Code:	RJAA
Coordinates:	35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E

Destination	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