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How far is Panama City from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) is 2324 miles / 3741 kilometers / 2020 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Panama City (PTY) is 3880 miles / 6245 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 30 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Tocumen International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Panama City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2324.387 miles
  • 3740.738 kilometers
  • 2019.837 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
  • 2332.061 miles
  • 3753.089 kilometers
  • 2026.506 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 Panama City?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Panama City?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Panama City.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

On average, flying from Chicago to Panama City generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 562 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Panama City

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

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 Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa Airlines
United Airlines