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How far is Chicago, IL, from Honolulu, HI?

The distance between Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 4243 miles / 6829 kilometers / 3687 nautical miles.

Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Honolulu to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4243.489 miles
  • 6829.234 kilometers
  • 3687.491 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
  • 4237.213 miles
  • 6819.133 kilometers
  • 3682.038 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 Honolulu to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 8 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Honolulu to Chicago generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 073 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Honolulu to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
City: Honolulu, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNL
ICAO Code: PHNL
Coordinates: 21°19′7″N, 157°55′19″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

Airlines flying from Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines