Distance from Gent to Chicago
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Gent (BRU) and Chicago (MDW) is 6,644.44 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 8h 19min. Similar flight routes: BRU → ORD , BRU → SBN , BRU → MKE , BRU → RFD , CRL → MDW
Bearing: 261.65° (W)The initial bearing on the course from Gent to Chicago is 261.65° and the compass direction is W.
Midpoint: 56.31439,-46.92121The geographic midpoint between Gent and Chicago is in 3,307.50 km distance between both points in a bearing of 261.65°.
Distance: 6,615.00 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Gent and Chicago is 6,615.00 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Gent and Chicago is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -7hThe time difference between Gent (Europe/Brussels) and Chicago (America/Chicago) is -7 hours. This means that it is now 17:52 (09.06.2024) in Gent and 10:52 (09.06.2024) in Chicago.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Gent and Chicago, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.