How far is Charlotte, NC, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 599 miles / 965 kilometers / 521 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte (CLT) is 769 miles / 1237 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 46 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Charlotte
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Charlotte. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Charlotte?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Charlotte?
The time difference between Chicago and Charlotte is 1 hour. Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
On average, flying from Chicago to Charlotte generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 248 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 Charlotte
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte (CLT)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |