How far is Shannon from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Shannon (Shannon Airport) is 3590 miles / 5778 kilometers / 3120 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Shannon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3590.161 miles
• 5777.805 kilometers
• 3119.765 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

• 3580.206 miles
• 5761.783 kilometers
• 3111.114 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 Shannon?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shannon Airport is 7 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Shannon?

The time difference between Chicago and Shannon is 6 hours. Shannon is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Shannon Airport (SNN)

On average, flying from Chicago to Shannon generates about 406 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 406 kilograms equals 894 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Shannon

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

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	Shannon Airport
City:	Shannon
Country:	Ireland
IATA Code:	SNN
ICAO Code:	EINN
Coordinates:	52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W