How far is Zurich from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4443 miles / 7150 kilometers / 3861 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4442.909 miles
• 7150.169 kilometers
• 3860.783 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

• 4430.830 miles
• 7130.729 kilometers
• 3850.286 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zurich Airport is 8 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Zurich?

The time difference between Chicago and Zurich is 7 hours. Zurich is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Chicago to Zurich generates about 512 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 512 kilograms equals 1 129 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Zurich

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

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	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Zurich (ZRH)

Swiss International Air Lines

United Airlines