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How far is Chicago, IL, from Lewiston, ID?

The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1469 miles / 2364 kilometers / 1277 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Chicago (ORD) is 1838 miles / 2958 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 37 minutes.

Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Lewiston to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1469.160 miles
  • 2364.384 kilometers
  • 1276.665 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
  • 1465.351 miles
  • 2358.253 kilometers
  • 1273.355 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 Lewiston to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Lewiston to Chicago generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″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