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How far is Chicago, IL, from Quito?

The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 2959 miles / 4761 kilometers / 2571 nautical miles.

Mariscal Sucre International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Quito to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2958.506 miles
  • 4761.254 kilometers
  • 2570.872 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
  • 2969.655 miles
  • 4779.197 kilometers
  • 2580.560 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 Quito to Chicago?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Quito to Chicago generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 726 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Quito to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Mariscal Sucre International Airport
City: Quito
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: UIO
ICAO Code: SEQM
Coordinates: 0°7′45″S, 78°21′27″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