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How far is Fargo, ND, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 557 miles / 896 kilometers / 484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Fargo (FAR) is 634 miles / 1021 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 48 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Hector International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 556.805 miles
  • 896.092 kilometers
  • 483.851 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
  • 555.987 miles
  • 894.775 kilometers
  • 483.140 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Fargo?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Fargo.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Chicago to Fargo generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 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 Fargo

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

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Fargo (FAR)

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