Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Akureyri from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 3072 miles / 4945 kilometers / 2670 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Akureyri Airport

Distance arrow
3072
Miles
Distance arrow
4945
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2670
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Chicago to Akureyri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3072.416 miles
  • 4944.574 kilometers
  • 2669.856 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
  • 3064.551 miles
  • 4931.916 kilometers
  • 2663.022 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 Chicago to Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akureyri Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from Chicago to Akureyri generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Akureyri

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W