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How far is Chicago, IL, from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 760 miles / 1223 kilometers / 661 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Chicago (ORD) is 900 miles / 1448 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 16 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 760.226 miles
  • 1223.466 kilometers
  • 660.619 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
  • 760.623 miles
  • 1224.103 kilometers
  • 660.963 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 Charleston to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Charleston to Chicago generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Charleston (CHS) to Chicago (ORD)

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