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How far is Cologne from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 4259 miles / 6855 kilometers / 3701 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4259.395 miles
  • 6854.832 kilometers
  • 3701.313 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
  • 4247.573 miles
  • 6835.807 kilometers
  • 3691.040 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 Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Chicago to Cologne generates about 489 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 489 kilograms equals 1 078 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E