How far is Chicago, IL, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (ORD) is 338 miles / 544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 5 minutes.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 295.539 miles
- 475.624 kilometers
- 256.816 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- 295.026 miles
- 474.798 kilometers
- 256.370 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 Columbus to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Chicago?
The time difference between Columbus and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Columbus to Chicago generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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 Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |