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How far is Dresden from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 4487 miles / 7221 kilometers / 3899 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4487.030 miles
  • 7221.174 kilometers
  • 3899.122 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
  • 4474.559 miles
  • 7201.105 kilometers
  • 3888.286 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dresden Airport is 8 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Dresden generates about 518 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 518 kilograms equals 1 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Dresden

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

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 Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E