How far is Chicago, IL, from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 5220 miles / 8401 kilometers / 4536 nautical miles.
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5220.191 miles
- 8401.083 kilometers
- 4536.222 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- 5206.507 miles
- 8379.060 kilometers
- 4524.331 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 Bucharest to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 10 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Chicago?
The time difference between Bucharest and Chicago is 8 hours. Chicago is 8 hours behind Bucharest.
Flight carbon footprint between Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Bucharest to Chicago generates about 613 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 613 kilograms equals 1 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Bucharest to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | OTP |
| ICAO Code: | LROP |
| Coordinates: | 44°34′19″N, 26°6′7″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 |