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How far is Deadhorse, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 2849 miles / 4585 kilometers / 2476 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 3974 miles / 6395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 31 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2849.246 miles
  • 4585.418 kilometers
  • 2475.927 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
  • 2842.580 miles
  • 4574.689 kilometers
  • 2470.134 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Chicago to Deadhorse generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 697 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Deadhorse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC).

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W