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How far is Paris from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Paris (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport) is 4152 miles / 6683 kilometers / 3608 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Paris

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4152.366 miles
  • 6682.586 kilometers
  • 3608.308 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
  • 4140.953 miles
  • 6664.217 kilometers
  • 3598.389 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 Paris?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 8 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

On average, flying from Chicago to Paris generates about 475 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 475 kilograms equals 1 048 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Paris

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
City: Paris
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CDG
ICAO Code: LFPG
Coordinates: 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″E