How far is Moscow from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) is 4985 miles / 8023 kilometers / 4332 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4985.278 miles
• 8023.027 kilometers
• 4332.088 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

• 4971.153 miles
• 8000.296 kilometers
• 4319.814 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 Moscow?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vnukovo International Airport is 9 hours and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Moscow?

The time difference between Chicago and Moscow is 9 hours. Moscow is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Moscow generates about 582 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 582 kilograms equals 1 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Moscow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Destination	Vnukovo International Airport
City:	Moscow
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	VKO
ICAO Code:	UUWW
Coordinates:	55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E