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How far is Kraków from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Kraków (Kraków John Paul II International Airport) is 4740 miles / 7628 kilometers / 4119 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Kraków John Paul II International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Kraków

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4739.641 miles
  • 7627.713 kilometers
  • 4118.635 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
  • 4726.561 miles
  • 7606.662 kilometers
  • 4107.269 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 Kraków?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kraków John Paul II International Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kraków generates about 550 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 550 kilograms equals 1 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kraków

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK).

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 Kraków John Paul II International Airport
City: Kraków
Country: Poland Flag of Poland
IATA Code: KRK
ICAO Code: EPKK
Coordinates: 50°4′39″N, 19°47′5″E