How far is Chicago, IL, from Frankfurt?
The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 4343 miles / 6989 kilometers / 3774 nautical miles.
Frankfurt Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Frankfurt to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Frankfurt to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4342.881 miles
- 6989.189 kilometers
- 3773.860 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- 4330.879 miles
- 6969.874 kilometers
- 3763.431 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 Frankfurt to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 8 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Chicago?
The time difference between Frankfurt and Chicago is 7 hours. Chicago is 7 hours behind Frankfurt.
Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Frankfurt to Chicago generates about 499 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 499 kilograms equals 1 101 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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 |
Airlines flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago (ORD)
| Lufthansa |
| United Airlines |