How far is Kobe from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Kobe (Kobe Airport) is 6496 miles / 10454 kilometers / 5644 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Kobe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6495.522 miles
• 10453.529 kilometers
• 5644.454 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

• 6481.033 miles
• 10430.212 kilometers
• 5631.864 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 Kobe?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kobe Airport is 12 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Kobe?

The time difference between Chicago and Kobe is 15 hours. Kobe is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kobe Airport (UKB)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kobe generates about 784 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 784 kilograms equals 1 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kobe

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

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	Kobe Airport
City:	Kobe
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	UKB
ICAO Code:	RJBE
Coordinates:	34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E