How far is Chicago, IL, from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 888 miles / 1430 kilometers / 772 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Chicago (ORD) is 994 miles / 1599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 33 minutes.
Denver International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Denver to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 888.265 miles
- 1429.525 kilometers
- 771.882 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- 886.090 miles
- 1426.024 kilometers
- 769.991 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 Denver to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Chicago?
The time difference between Denver and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Denver to Chicago generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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 Denver (DEN) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines |
| United Airlines |