How far is Chicago, IL, from Shannon?

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

Distance from Shannon to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shannon to Chicago. 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 Shannon to Chicago?

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

What is the time difference between Shannon and Chicago?

The time difference between Shannon and Chicago is 6 hours. Chicago is 6 hours behind Shannon.

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

On average, flying from Shannon to Chicago 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 Shannon to Chicago

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

Airport information

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

Destination	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