How far is Galle from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 9047 miles / 14560 kilometers / 7862 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Koggala Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Galle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Galle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9047.215 miles
- 14560.082 kilometers
- 7861.815 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- 9040.096 miles
- 14548.624 kilometers
- 7855.628 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 Galle?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Koggala Airport is 17 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Galle?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Koggala Airport (KCT)
On average, flying from Chicago to Galle generates about 1 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 154 kilograms equals 2 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Galle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Koggala Airport (KCT).
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 | Koggala Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galle |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | KCT |
| ICAO Code: | VCCK |
| Coordinates: | 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E |