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How far is Chicago, IL, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 3247 miles / 5226 kilometers / 2822 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3247.157 miles
  • 5225.792 kilometers
  • 2821.702 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
  • 3239.192 miles
  • 5212.974 kilometers
  • 2814.781 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 Ponta Delgada to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Chicago generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 802 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin João Paulo II Airport
City: Ponta Delgada
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: PDL
ICAO Code: LPPD
Coordinates: 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W
Destination 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