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How far is Chicago, IL, from Pyongyang?

The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 6459 miles / 10395 kilometers / 5613 nautical miles.

Pyongyang International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Pyongyang to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6458.969 miles
  • 10394.704 kilometers
  • 5612.691 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
  • 6443.625 miles
  • 10370.009 kilometers
  • 5599.357 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 Pyongyang to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 12 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Pyongyang to Chicago generates about 779 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 779 kilograms equals 1 718 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pyongyang to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″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