How far is Pietermaritzburg from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 8951 miles / 14405 kilometers / 7778 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Pietermaritzburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Pietermaritzburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8950.851 miles
- 14404.998 kilometers
- 7778.076 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- 8953.344 miles
- 14409.011 kilometers
- 7780.244 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 Pietermaritzburg?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 17 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Pietermaritzburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
On average, flying from Chicago to Pietermaritzburg generates about 1 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 140 kilograms equals 2 513 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Pietermaritzburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).
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 | Pietermaritzburg Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pietermaritzburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | PZB |
| ICAO Code: | FAPM |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E |