How far is Chicago, IL, from Moscow?

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

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)

• 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 Moscow to Chicago?

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

What is the time difference between Moscow and Chicago?

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

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

On average, flying from Moscow to Chicago 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 Moscow to Chicago

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

Airport information

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

Destination	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