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How far is Chicago, IL, from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 8000 miles / 12875 kilometers / 6952 nautical miles.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Windhoek to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8000.373 miles
  • 12875.352 kilometers
  • 6952.134 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
  • 8003.075 miles
  • 12879.701 kilometers
  • 6954.482 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 Windhoek to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 15 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Chicago generates about 998 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 998 kilograms equals 2 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Windhoek to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Hosea Kutako International Airport
City: Windhoek
Country: Namibia Flag of Namibia
IATA Code: WDH
ICAO Code: FYWH
Coordinates: 22°28′47″S, 17°28′15″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