How far is Chicago, IL, from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 8340 miles / 13422 kilometers / 7247 nautical miles.
Wellington International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8339.895 miles
- 13421.760 kilometers
- 7247.171 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- 8348.694 miles
- 13435.921 kilometers
- 7254.817 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 Wellington to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 16 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Wellington to Chicago generates about 1 048 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 048 kilograms equals 2 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Wellington to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
| Destination | 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 |