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How far is Calgary from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1385 miles / 2229 kilometers / 1204 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Calgary (YYC) is 1622 miles / 2610 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 4 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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1385
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2229
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1204
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Distance from Chicago to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1385.164 miles
  • 2229.206 kilometers
  • 1203.675 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
  • 1382.098 miles
  • 2224.271 kilometers
  • 1201.010 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Chicago to Calgary generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Calgary (YYC)

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American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
WestJet