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How far is Chicago, IL, from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 4343 miles / 6989 kilometers / 3774 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4342.881 miles
  • 6989.189 kilometers
  • 3773.860 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
  • 4330.879 miles
  • 6969.874 kilometers
  • 3763.431 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 Frankfurt to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 8 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Chicago generates about 499 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 499 kilograms equals 1 101 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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

Airlines flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago (ORD)

Lufthansa
United Airlines