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How far is Caen from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 4029 miles / 6484 kilometers / 3501 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Caen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4028.866 miles
  • 6483.831 kilometers
  • 3500.989 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
  • 4017.782 miles
  • 6465.994 kilometers
  • 3491.357 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 Caen?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from Chicago to Caen generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 014 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

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 Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W