How far is Chicago, IL, from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 3712 miles / 5973 kilometers / 3225 nautical miles.

Distance from Edinburgh to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3711.702 miles
• 5973.405 kilometers
• 3225.381 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

• 3701.342 miles
• 5956.732 kilometers
• 3216.378 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 Edinburgh to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Chicago?

The time difference between Edinburgh and Chicago is 6 hours. Chicago is 6 hours behind Edinburgh.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Chicago generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin	Edinburgh Airport
City:	Edinburgh
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	EDI
ICAO Code:	EGPH
Coordinates:	55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W

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