Madrid to Chicago

Flight distance, time and route map · MAD → MDW

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 50°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,744 km4,190 miles · 3,641 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h 55 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-west 302° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Chicago to Madrid

Questions

How far is Madrid from Chicago by plane?

The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport is 6,744 km (4,190 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Chicago?

About 8 h 55 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 Madrid heading north-west (302°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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