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How far is Gothenburg from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Gothenburg (Säve airport) is 4164 miles / 6702 kilometers / 3619 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Säve airport

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Distance from Chicago to Gothenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4164.170 miles
  • 6701.583 kilometers
  • 3618.565 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
  • 4152.382 miles
  • 6682.610 kilometers
  • 3608.321 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 Gothenburg?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Säve airport is 8 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Säve airport (GSE)

On average, flying from Chicago to Gothenburg generates about 477 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 477 kilograms equals 1 051 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Gothenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Säve airport (GSE).

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 Säve airport
City: Gothenburg
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: GSE
ICAO Code: ESGP
Coordinates: 57°46′28″N, 11°52′13″E