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How far is Owerri from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Owerri (Sam Mbakwe Airport) is 6234 miles / 10032 kilometers / 5417 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Sam Mbakwe Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Owerri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6233.721 miles
  • 10032.202 kilometers
  • 5416.956 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
  • 6228.968 miles
  • 10024.552 kilometers
  • 5412.825 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 Owerri?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sam Mbakwe Airport is 12 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sam Mbakwe Airport (QOW)

On average, flying from Chicago to Owerri generates about 748 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 748 kilograms equals 1 650 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Owerri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sam Mbakwe Airport (QOW).

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 Sam Mbakwe Airport
City: Owerri
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: QOW
ICAO Code: DNIM
Coordinates: 5°25′37″N, 7°12′21″E