How far is Chicago, IL, from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1409 miles / 2267 kilometers / 1224 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Chicago (ORD) is 1813 miles / 2917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 38 minutes.
Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1408.758 miles
- 2267.176 kilometers
- 1224.177 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- 1405.111 miles
- 2261.307 kilometers
- 1221.008 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 Sydney to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Chicago?
The time difference between Sydney and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Sydney to Chicago generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
Origin | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
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City: | Sydney |
Country: | Canada |
IATA Code: | YQY |
ICAO Code: | CYQY |
Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |
Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
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City: | Chicago, IL |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | ORD |
ICAO Code: | KORD |
Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |