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How far is Helsinki from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 4436 miles / 7139 kilometers / 3855 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Helsinki Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4436.175 miles
  • 7139.331 kilometers
  • 3854.930 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
  • 4423.491 miles
  • 7118.918 kilometers
  • 3843.908 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 Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki Airport is 8 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Helsinki generates about 511 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 511 kilograms equals 1 127 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Helsinki

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

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 Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E