How far is Chicago, IL, from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 8515 miles / 13703 kilometers / 7399 nautical miles.

Distance from Christchurch to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8514.660 miles
• 13703.018 kilometers
• 7399.038 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

• 8523.473 miles
• 13717.200 kilometers
• 7406.696 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 Christchurch to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 16 hours and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Chicago?

The time difference between Christchurch and Chicago is 19 hours. Chicago is 19 hours behind Christchurch.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Chicago generates about 1 074 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 074 kilograms equals 2 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin	Christchurch Airport
City:	Christchurch
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	CHC
ICAO Code:	NZCH
Coordinates:	43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″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