How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from Copenhagen to Chicago take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 6,840 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

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Flight Distance: Copenhagen to Chicago

6,840

Kilometres (km)

4,250

Miles (mi)

3,693

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Copenhagen to Chicago is approximately 6,840 km. The typical flight time is 8h 50m.

This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

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Nearby airports

Near Copenhagen

Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE)33 km
Malmo Sturup Airport (MMX)46 km
Angelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH)76 km

Near Chicago

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)25 km
Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)57 km
Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC)95 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Copenhagen to Chicago is approximately 6,840 km (4,250 miles).