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How far is Chicago, IL, from Fort Wayne, IN?

The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 157 miles / 252 kilometers / 136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago (ORD) is 183 miles / 294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 54 minutes.

Fort Wayne International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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157
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Distance from Fort Wayne to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 156.644 miles
  • 252.094 kilometers
  • 136.120 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
  • 156.354 miles
  • 251.628 kilometers
  • 135.868 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 Fort Wayne to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Chicago generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″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 Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago (ORD)

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