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How far is Altoona, PA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) is 513 miles / 826 kilometers / 446 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Altoona (AOO) is 577 miles / 929 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 10 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Altoona–Blair County Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Altoona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 513.037 miles
  • 825.652 kilometers
  • 445.817 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
  • 511.821 miles
  • 823.696 kilometers
  • 444.760 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 Altoona?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Altoona generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 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 Altoona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO).

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 Altoona–Blair County Airport
City: Altoona, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AOO
ICAO Code: KAOO
Coordinates: 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W