How far is Chicago, IL, from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 8270 miles / 13309 kilometers / 7186 nautical miles.

Distance from Lusaka to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8269.777 miles
• 13308.916 kilometers
• 7186.239 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

• 8269.025 miles
• 13307.706 kilometers
• 7185.586 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 Lusaka to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 16 hours and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Chicago?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Chicago generates about 1 038 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 038 kilograms equals 2 288 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin	Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City:	Lusaka
Country:	Zambia
IATA Code:	LUN
ICAO Code:	FLLK
Coordinates:	15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″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