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How far is Shantou from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 7663 miles / 12333 kilometers / 6659 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Shantou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7663.459 miles
  • 12333.142 kilometers
  • 6659.364 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
  • 7650.655 miles
  • 12312.536 kilometers
  • 6648.237 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 Shantou?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 15 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Shantou generates about 949 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 949 kilograms equals 2 093 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Shantou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).

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 Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E