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How far is Nantes from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Nantes (Nantes Atlantique Airport) is 4050 miles / 6518 kilometers / 3520 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Nantes Atlantique Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Nantes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4050.358 miles
  • 6518.420 kilometers
  • 3519.665 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
  • 4039.349 miles
  • 6500.703 kilometers
  • 3510.099 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 Nantes?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)

On average, flying from Chicago to Nantes generates about 463 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 463 kilograms equals 1 020 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Nantes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).

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 Nantes Atlantique Airport
City: Nantes
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: NTE
ICAO Code: LFRS
Coordinates: 47°9′11″N, 1°36′38″W