How far is Chicago, IL, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 8986 miles / 14462 kilometers / 7809 nautical miles.

Distance from Durban to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8985.994 miles
• 14461.555 kilometers
• 7808.615 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

• 8988.371 miles
• 14465.381 kilometers
• 7810.681 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 Durban to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 17 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Chicago?

The time difference between Durban and Chicago is 8 hours. Chicago is 8 hours behind Durban.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Durban to Chicago generates about 1 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 145 kilograms equals 2 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin	King Shaka International Airport
City:	Durban
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	DUR
ICAO Code:	FALE
Coordinates:	29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E

Destination	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W