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How far is Kanazawa from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Kanazawa (Komatsu Airport) is 6357 miles / 10231 kilometers / 5524 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Komatsu Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Kanazawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6357.063 miles
  • 10230.702 kilometers
  • 5524.137 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
  • 6342.424 miles
  • 10207.142 kilometers
  • 5511.416 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 Kanazawa?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Komatsu Airport is 12 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Komatsu Airport (KMQ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kanazawa generates about 765 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 765 kilograms equals 1 687 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kanazawa

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

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 Komatsu Airport
City: Kanazawa
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KMQ
ICAO Code: RJNK
Coordinates: 36°23′40″N, 136°24′25″E