How far is Chicago, IL, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 6997 miles / 11261 kilometers / 6080 nautical miles.

Distance from Riyadh to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6997.008 miles
• 11260.593 kilometers
• 6080.234 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

• 6984.235 miles
• 11240.037 kilometers
• 6069.135 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 Riyadh to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 13 hours and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Chicago?

The time difference between Riyadh and Chicago is 9 hours. Chicago is 9 hours behind Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Chicago generates about 854 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 854 kilograms equals 1 884 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin	King Khalid International Airport
City:	Riyadh
Country:	Saudi Arabia
IATA Code:	RUH
ICAO Code:	OERK
Coordinates:	24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″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