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How far is Chicago, IL, from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 5463 miles / 8792 kilometers / 4747 nautical miles.

Athens International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Athens to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5462.793 miles
  • 8791.512 kilometers
  • 4747.037 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
  • 5449.556 miles
  • 8770.211 kilometers
  • 4735.535 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 Athens to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 10 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Athens to Chicago generates about 645 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 645 kilograms equals 1 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Athens to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″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