Distance From Kalmar Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, KLR - MDW Distance

The distance from Kalmar Airport (KLR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 4338 miles or 6980 kilometers or 3767 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kalmar ( Sweden ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kalmar and Chicago takes around 9 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kalmar Airport, Kalmar, Sweden to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 9 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KLR - MDW

Kilometers		6980 km
Statute Miles		4338 miles
Nautical Miles		3767 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 58 minutes

Kalmar Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - KLR to MDW Flight Path

Location of Kalmar Airport & Chicago Midway International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kalmar to Chicago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kalmar, Sweden and Chicago, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kalmar, Sweden and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KLR - MDW

Time difference between Kalmar (Sweden) and Chicago (United States) is 6 Hours.
Chicago time is 6 Hours behind Kalmar.

Location	Local Time
Kalmar (Sweden)	2026-03-18, 18:56:57 CET
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-18, 12:56:57 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kalmar Airport (KLR / ESMQ) Kalmar, Sweden

Destination

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States