How far is Melbourne from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) is 9659 miles / 15544 kilometers / 8393 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Moorabbin Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9658.798 miles
- 15544.328 kilometers
- 8393.266 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- 9661.555 miles
- 15548.766 kilometers
- 8395.662 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 Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Moorabbin Airport is 18 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW)
On average, flying from Chicago to Melbourne generates about 1 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 248 kilograms equals 2 752 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW).
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 | Moorabbin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MBW |
| ICAO Code: | YMMB |
| Coordinates: | 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E |