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How far is Höfn from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Höfn (Hornafjörður Airport) is 3164 miles / 5093 kilometers / 2750 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Hornafjörður Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Höfn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3164.453 miles
  • 5092.694 kilometers
  • 2749.835 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
  • 3156.165 miles
  • 5079.355 kilometers
  • 2742.632 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 Höfn?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hornafjörður Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hornafjörður Airport (HFN)

On average, flying from Chicago to Höfn generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 780 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Höfn

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

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 Hornafjörður Airport
City: Höfn
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: HFN
ICAO Code: BIHN
Coordinates: 64°17′44″N, 15°13′37″W