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How far is Nantucket, MA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) is 924 miles / 1487 kilometers / 803 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Nantucket (ACK) is 1087 miles / 1749 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 44 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Nantucket Memorial Airport

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924
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1487
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803
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Distance from Chicago to Nantucket

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 923.845 miles
  • 1486.784 kilometers
  • 802.799 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
  • 921.459 miles
  • 1482.945 kilometers
  • 800.726 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 Chicago to Nantucket?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)

On average, flying from Chicago to Nantucket generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Nantucket

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nantucket Memorial Airport
City: Nantucket, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACK
ICAO Code: KACK
Coordinates: 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W