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How far is Damascus from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Damascus (Damascus International Airport) is 6163 miles / 9918 kilometers / 5355 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Damascus International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Damascus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6162.668 miles
  • 9917.852 kilometers
  • 5355.212 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
  • 6148.982 miles
  • 9895.828 kilometers
  • 5343.320 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 Damascus?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Damascus International Airport is 12 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Damascus International Airport (DAM)

On average, flying from Chicago to Damascus generates about 739 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 739 kilograms equals 1 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Damascus

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

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 Damascus International Airport
City: Damascus
Country: Syria Flag of Syria
IATA Code: DAM
ICAO Code: OSDI
Coordinates: 33°24′41″N, 36°30′56″E