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How far is Chicago, IL, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1219 miles / 1962 kilometers / 1059 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Chicago (ORD) is 1411 miles / 2270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 39 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Harlingen to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1219.048 miles
  • 1961.868 kilometers
  • 1059.324 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
  • 1220.841 miles
  • 1964.754 kilometers
  • 1060.882 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 Harlingen to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Harlingen and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Harlingen and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Chicago generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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