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How far is Alexandria from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Alexandria (Borg El Arab Airport) is 6041 miles / 9721 kilometers / 5249 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Borg El Arab Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Alexandria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6040.513 miles
  • 9721.264 kilometers
  • 5249.063 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
  • 6027.617 miles
  • 9700.509 kilometers
  • 5237.856 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 Alexandria?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is 11 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)

On average, flying from Chicago to Alexandria generates about 722 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 722 kilograms equals 1 592 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Alexandria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Borg El Arab Airport (HBE).

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 Borg El Arab Airport
City: Alexandria
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: HBE
ICAO Code: HEBA
Coordinates: 30°55′3″N, 29°41′47″E