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How far is Phalaborwa from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 8772 miles / 14117 kilometers / 7622 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8771.752 miles
  • 14116.767 kilometers
  • 7622.445 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
  • 8772.847 miles
  • 14118.529 kilometers
  • 7623.396 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 Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 17 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Chicago to Phalaborwa generates about 1 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 113 kilograms equals 2 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E