How far is Chicago, IL, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers / 579 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago (ORD) is 799 miles / 1286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 26 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 666.382 miles
- 1072.438 kilometers
- 579.070 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- 666.722 miles
- 1072.985 kilometers
- 579.366 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 Columbia to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Chicago?
The time difference between Columbia and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Columbia to Chicago generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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 |
Airlines flying from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago (ORD)
| United Airlines |