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How far is Grímsey from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Grímsey (Grímsey Airport) is 3071 miles / 4942 kilometers / 2668 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Grímsey Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Grímsey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3070.638 miles
  • 4941.713 kilometers
  • 2668.311 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
  • 3062.832 miles
  • 4929.151 kilometers
  • 2661.528 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 Grímsey?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Grímsey Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Grímsey Airport (GRY)

On average, flying from Chicago to Grímsey generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Grímsey

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

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 Grímsey Airport
City: Grímsey
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: GRY
ICAO Code: BIGR
Coordinates: 66°33′16″N, 18°1′2″W