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How far is Medellín from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Medellín (Olaya Herrera Airport) is 2575 miles / 4144 kilometers / 2238 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Olaya Herrera Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Medellín

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2575.244 miles
  • 4144.453 kilometers
  • 2237.826 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
  • 2583.609 miles
  • 4157.915 kilometers
  • 2245.095 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 Medellín?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Olaya Herrera Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

On average, flying from Chicago to Medellín generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Medellín

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).

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 Olaya Herrera Airport
City: Medellín
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: EOH
ICAO Code: SKMD
Coordinates: 6°13′13″N, 75°35′26″W