How far is Chicago, IL, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 655 miles / 1053 kilometers / 569 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago (ORD) is 800 miles / 1288 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 34 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 654.544 miles
- 1053.386 kilometers
- 568.783 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- 653.056 miles
- 1050.992 kilometers
- 567.490 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 Ottawa to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Chicago?
The time difference between Ottawa and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Chicago generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago (ORD)
| Air Canada |
| United Airlines |