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How far is Dortmund from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Dortmund (Dortmund Airport) is 4252 miles / 6843 kilometers / 3695 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Dortmund Airport

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6843
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3695
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Distance from Chicago to Dortmund

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4252.293 miles
  • 6843.403 kilometers
  • 3695.142 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
  • 4240.456 miles
  • 6824.353 kilometers
  • 3684.856 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 Dortmund?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Dortmund Airport (DTM)

On average, flying from Chicago to Dortmund generates about 488 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 488 kilograms equals 1 076 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Dortmund

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

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 Dortmund Airport
City: Dortmund
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DTM
ICAO Code: EDLW
Coordinates: 51°31′5″N, 7°36′44″E