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How far is Allentown, PA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) is 654 miles / 1053 kilometers / 569 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Allentown (ABE) is 751 miles / 1208 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 55 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Lehigh Valley International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Allentown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 654.320 miles
  • 1053.026 kilometers
  • 568.589 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
  • 652.683 miles
  • 1050.392 kilometers
  • 567.166 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 Allentown?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)

On average, flying from Chicago to Allentown generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Allentown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Lehigh Valley International Airport
City: Allentown, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABE
ICAO Code: KABE
Coordinates: 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Allentown (ABE)

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