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How far is Chicago, IL, from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 5040 miles / 8111 kilometers / 4380 nautical miles.

Lungi International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5040.056 miles
  • 8111.184 kilometers
  • 4379.689 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
  • 5036.913 miles
  • 8106.126 kilometers
  • 4376.958 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 Freetown to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 10 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Freetown to Chicago generates about 589 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 589 kilograms equals 1 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Freetown to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″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