Amsterdam to Chicago

Flight distance, time and route map · AMS → MDW

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 58°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,618 km4,112 miles · 3,573 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h 45 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-west 300° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Chicago to Amsterdam

Questions

How far is Amsterdam from Chicago by plane?

The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Chicago Midway International Airport is 6,618 km (4,112 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Chicago?

About 8 h 45 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Amsterdam heading north-west (300°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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