How far is Wellington from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Wellington (Wellington International Airport) is 8340 miles / 13422 kilometers / 7247 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Wellington International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Wellington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Wellington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8339.895 miles
- 13421.760 kilometers
- 7247.171 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- 8348.694 miles
- 13435.921 kilometers
- 7254.817 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 Wellington?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wellington International Airport is 16 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Wellington?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Wellington International Airport (WLG)
On average, flying from Chicago to Wellington generates about 1 048 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 048 kilograms equals 2 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Wellington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Wellington International Airport (WLG).
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 | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |