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How far is Yaoundé from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Airport) is 6527 miles / 10505 kilometers / 5672 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Yaoundé Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Yaoundé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6527.314 miles
  • 10504.694 kilometers
  • 5672.081 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
  • 6522.573 miles
  • 10497.063 kilometers
  • 5667.961 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 Yaoundé?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yaoundé Airport is 12 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Yaoundé Airport (YAO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Yaoundé generates about 789 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 789 kilograms equals 1 739 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Yaoundé

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

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 Yaoundé Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: YAO
ICAO Code: FKKY
Coordinates: 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″E