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How far is Helgoland from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 4165 miles / 6703 kilometers / 3619 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4165.229 miles
  • 6703.287 kilometers
  • 3619.485 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
  • 4153.529 miles
  • 6684.456 kilometers
  • 3609.318 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 Helgoland?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Helgoland generates about 477 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 477 kilograms equals 1 052 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Helgoland

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

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 Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E