How far is Chicago, IL, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 4443 miles / 7150 kilometers / 3861 nautical miles.

Distance from Zurich to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4442.909 miles
• 7150.169 kilometers
• 3860.783 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

• 4430.830 miles
• 7130.729 kilometers
• 3850.286 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 Zurich to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 8 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Chicago?

The time difference between Zurich and Chicago is 7 hours. Chicago is 7 hours behind Zurich.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Zurich to Chicago generates about 512 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 512 kilograms equals 1 129 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″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

Airlines flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago (ORD)

Swiss International Air Lines

United Airlines