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How far is Cartagena from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) is 2298 miles / 3698 kilometers / 1997 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Rafael Núñez International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Cartagena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2297.900 miles
  • 3698.112 kilometers
  • 1996.821 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
  • 2304.626 miles
  • 3708.936 kilometers
  • 2002.665 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 Cartagena?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rafael Núñez International Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Cartagena?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Cartagena.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG)

On average, flying from Chicago to Cartagena generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 555 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Cartagena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG).

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 Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″W