How far is Kiel from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 4234 miles / 6815 kilometers / 3680 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Kiel Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Kiel
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Kiel. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4234.464 miles
- 6814.709 kilometers
- 3679.649 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- 4222.552 miles
- 6795.539 kilometers
- 3669.298 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 Kiel?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kiel Airport is 8 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Kiel?
The time difference between Chicago and Kiel is 7 hours. Kiel is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kiel Airport (KEL)
On average, flying from Chicago to Kiel generates about 486 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 486 kilograms equals 1 071 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Kiel
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kiel Airport (KEL).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | Kiel Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kiel |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | KEL |
| ICAO Code: | EDHK |
| Coordinates: | 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E |