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How far is Chicago, IL, from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 4977 miles / 8009 kilometers / 4325 nautical miles.

Sheremetyevo International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4976.670 miles
  • 8009.174 kilometers
  • 4324.608 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
  • 4962.594 miles
  • 7986.520 kilometers
  • 4312.376 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 Moscow to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Sheremetyevo International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 9 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Moscow to Chicago generates about 581 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 581 kilograms equals 1 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Sheremetyevo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SVO
ICAO Code: UUEE
Coordinates: 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″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