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How far is Pyongyang from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 6459 miles / 10395 kilometers / 5613 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6458.969 miles
  • 10394.704 kilometers
  • 5612.691 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
  • 6443.625 miles
  • 10370.009 kilometers
  • 5599.357 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 12 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Pyongyang generates about 779 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 779 kilograms equals 1 718 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Pyongyang

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

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 Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E