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How far is Chicago, IL, from Barcelona?

The distance between Barcelona (Barcelona–El Prat Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 4419 miles / 7112 kilometers / 3840 nautical miles.

Barcelona–El Prat Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Barcelona to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4419.179 miles
  • 7111.980 kilometers
  • 3840.162 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
  • 4407.825 miles
  • 7093.707 kilometers
  • 3830.295 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 Barcelona to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 8 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Barcelona to Chicago generates about 509 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 509 kilograms equals 1 122 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Barcelona to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Barcelona–El Prat Airport
City: Barcelona
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BCN
ICAO Code: LEBL
Coordinates: 41°17′49″N, 2°4′42″E
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