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How far is Chicago, IL, from Rostov-on-Don?

The distance between Rostov-on-Don (Platov International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 5503 miles / 8857 kilometers / 4782 nautical miles.

Platov International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Rostov-on-Don to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rostov-on-Don to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5503.317 miles
  • 8856.731 kilometers
  • 4782.252 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
  • 5488.617 miles
  • 8833.074 kilometers
  • 4769.478 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 Rostov-on-Don to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Platov International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 10 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Platov International Airport (ROV) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Rostov-on-Don to Chicago generates about 650 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 650 kilograms equals 1 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rostov-on-Don to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Platov International Airport
City: Rostov-on-Don
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: ROV
ICAO Code: URRP
Coordinates: 47°29′37″N, 39°55′28″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