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How far is Chicago, IL, from Catania?

The distance between Catania (Catania–Fontanarossa Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 5130 miles / 8256 kilometers / 4458 nautical miles.

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Catania to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Catania to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5130.335 miles
  • 8256.475 kilometers
  • 4458.140 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5117.909 miles
  • 8236.477 kilometers
  • 4447.342 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Catania to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 10 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Catania to Chicago generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Catania to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
City: Catania
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: CTA
ICAO Code: LICC
Coordinates: 37°28′0″N, 15°3′59″E
Destination Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W