How far is Athens, GA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 607 miles / 978 kilometers / 528 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Athens (AHN) is 792 miles / 1274 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 3 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 607.391 miles
- 977.501 kilometers
- 527.809 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- 608.053 miles
- 978.566 kilometers
- 528.383 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 Chicago to Athens?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Athens?
The time difference between Chicago and Athens is 1 hour. Athens is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Chicago to Athens generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |