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How far is Thorshofn from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 3147 miles / 5064 kilometers / 2734 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3146.594 miles
  • 5063.953 kilometers
  • 2734.316 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
  • 3138.476 miles
  • 5050.887 kilometers
  • 2727.261 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 Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Thorshofn generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 776 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Thorshofn

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

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 Þórshöfn Airport
City: Thorshofn
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: THO
ICAO Code: BITN
Coordinates: 66°13′6″N, 15°20′8″W