Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Charlotte, NC (CLT)
Flight distance from Chicago to Charlotte (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 599 miles / 965 kilometers / 521 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 38 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte (CLT) is 773 miles / 1244 kilometers and travel time by car is about 13 hours 49 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Charlotte.
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
How far is Charlotte from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Charlotte. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 599.320 miles
- 964.512 kilometers
- 520.795 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 599.362 miles
- 964.580 kilometers
- 520.832 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).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Charlotte is 1 hour. Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 113 kg (248 pounds).
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Chicago (ORD) → Charlotte (CLT).
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