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How far is Chicago, IL, from Dayton, OH?

The distance between Dayton (Dayton International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 240 miles / 387 kilometers / 209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago (ORD) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 56 minutes.

Dayton International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Dayton to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 240.199 miles
  • 386.562 kilometers
  • 208.727 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
  • 239.913 miles
  • 386.103 kilometers
  • 208.479 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 Dayton to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Dayton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Dayton to Chicago generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dayton to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″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

Airlines flying from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago (ORD)

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