Distance From Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, WVN - MDW Distance

The distance from Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport (WVN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 4188 miles or 6739 kilometers or 3637 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 Wilhelmshaven ( Germany ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wilhelmshaven and Chicago takes around 9 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport, Wilhelmshaven, Germany to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 9 hours 37 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 • WVN - MDW

Kilometers		6739 km
Statute Miles		4188 miles
Nautical Miles		3637 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 37 minutes

Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - WVN to MDW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Wilhelmshaven, Germany and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WVN - MDW

Time difference between Wilhelmshaven (Germany) and Chicago (United States) is 6 Hours.
Chicago time is 6 Hours behind Wilhelmshaven.

Location	Local Time
Wilhelmshaven (Germany)	2026-03-19, 09:13:03 CET
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-19, 03:13:03 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

Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport (WVN / EDWI) Wilhelmshaven, Germany

Destination

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