How far is Chicago, IL, from Fresno, CA?
The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1730 miles / 2784 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Chicago (ORD) is 2139 miles / 3442 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 43 minutes.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Fresno to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fresno to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1730.173 miles
- 2784.443 kilometers
- 1503.479 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- 1726.212 miles
- 2778.068 kilometers
- 1500.037 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 Fresno to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fresno and Chicago?
The time difference between Fresno and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Fresno.
Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Fresno to Chicago generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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 |