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How far is Chicago, IL, from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 2298 miles / 3698 kilometers / 1997 nautical miles.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2297.900 miles
  • 3698.112 kilometers
  • 1996.821 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
  • 2304.626 miles
  • 3708.936 kilometers
  • 2002.665 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 Cartagena to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Cartagena to Chicago generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 555 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cartagena to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″W
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