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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 501 miles / 806 kilometers / 435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 590 miles / 949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 47 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 500.719 miles
  • 805.828 kilometers
  • 435.113 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
  • 501.395 miles
  • 806.916 kilometers
  • 435.700 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Chattanooga generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga (CHA)

American Airlines