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How far is Austin, TX, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Austin (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport) is 978 miles / 1573 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Austin (AUS) is 1130 miles / 1819 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 53 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Austin–Bergstrom International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Austin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.656 miles
  • 1573.385 kilometers
  • 849.560 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
  • 978.390 miles
  • 1574.566 kilometers
  • 850.198 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 Austin?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Austin?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Austin.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Austin generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Austin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

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 Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
City: Austin, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AUS
ICAO Code: KAUS
Coordinates: 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Austin (AUS)

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