How far is Frankfurt from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 4343 miles / 6989 kilometers / 3774 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Frankfurt Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Frankfurt
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Frankfurt. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4342.881 miles
- 6989.189 kilometers
- 3773.860 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- 4330.879 miles
- 6969.874 kilometers
- 3763.431 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 Frankfurt?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 8 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Frankfurt?
The time difference between Chicago and Frankfurt is 7 hours. Frankfurt is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Frankfurt generates about 499 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 499 kilograms equals 1 101 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Frankfurt
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA)
| Lufthansa |
| United Airlines |