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How far is Tel Aviv from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion Airport) is 6180 miles / 9945 kilometers / 5370 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Ben Gurion Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Tel Aviv

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6179.706 miles
  • 9945.273 kilometers
  • 5370.018 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
  • 6166.307 miles
  • 9923.709 kilometers
  • 5358.374 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 Tel Aviv?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)

On average, flying from Chicago to Tel Aviv generates about 741 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 741 kilograms equals 1 634 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Tel Aviv

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV).

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 Ben Gurion Airport
City: Tel Aviv
Country: Israel Flag of Israel
IATA Code: TLV
ICAO Code: LLBG
Coordinates: 32°0′41″N, 34°53′12″E