How far is Chicago, IL, from Wilmington, DE?
The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 663 miles / 1067 kilometers / 576 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Chicago (ORD) is 775 miles / 1247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 33 minutes.
Wilmington Airport (Delaware) – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Wilmington to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilmington to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 663.205 miles
- 1067.324 kilometers
- 576.309 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- 661.662 miles
- 1064.841 kilometers
- 574.968 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 Wilmington to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Wilmington Airport (Delaware) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Chicago?
The time difference between Wilmington and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Wilmington.
Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Wilmington to Chicago generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilmington Airport (Delaware) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, DE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ILG |
| ICAO Code: | KILG |
| Coordinates: | 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″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 |