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How far is Dubuque, IA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Dubuque (Dubuque Regional Airport) is 147 miles / 236 kilometers / 128 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Dubuque (DBQ) is 173 miles / 278 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 36 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Dubuque Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Dubuque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 146.887 miles
  • 236.391 kilometers
  • 127.641 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
  • 146.522 miles
  • 235.805 kilometers
  • 127.325 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 Dubuque?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Dubuque?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Dubuque.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Dubuque generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 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 Dubuque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ).

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 Dubuque Regional Airport
City: Dubuque, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DBQ
ICAO Code: KDBQ
Coordinates: 42°24′7″N, 90°42′34″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Dubuque (DBQ)

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