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How far is Vancouver from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 1764 miles / 2839 kilometers / 1533 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver (YVR) is 2165 miles / 3484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 46 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1763.855 miles
  • 2838.650 kilometers
  • 1532.748 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
  • 1759.345 miles
  • 2831.391 kilometers
  • 1528.829 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Chicago to Vancouver generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver (YVR)

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American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
WestJet