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How far is Chicago, IL, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1761 miles / 2834 kilometers / 1530 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (CXH) to Chicago (ORD) is 2169 miles / 3490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 55 minutes.

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1760.927 miles
  • 2833.938 kilometers
  • 1530.204 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
  • 1756.433 miles
  • 2826.705 kilometers
  • 1526.299 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 Vancouver to Chicago?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Chicago generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W
Destination 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