How far is Polokwane from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 8681 miles / 13970 kilometers / 7543 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Polokwane International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Polokwane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Polokwane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8680.701 miles
- 13970.234 kilometers
- 7543.323 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- 8682.007 miles
- 13972.335 kilometers
- 7544.458 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 Polokwane?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 16 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Polokwane?
The time difference between Chicago and Polokwane is 8 hours. Polokwane is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
On average, flying from Chicago to Polokwane generates about 1 099 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 099 kilograms equals 2 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Polokwane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).
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 | Polokwane International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Polokwane |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | PTG |
| ICAO Code: | FAPP |
| Coordinates: | 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E |