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How far is Sendai from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Sendai (Sendai Airport) is 6122 miles / 9852 kilometers / 5320 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Sendai Airport

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5320
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Distance from Chicago to Sendai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6121.681 miles
  • 9851.891 kilometers
  • 5319.596 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
  • 6107.103 miles
  • 9828.430 kilometers
  • 5306.928 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 Sendai?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sendai Airport is 12 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sendai Airport (SDJ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Sendai generates about 733 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 733 kilograms equals 1 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Sendai

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

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 Sendai Airport
City: Sendai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDJ
ICAO Code: RJSS
Coordinates: 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″E