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How far is Columbus, GA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 673 miles / 1082 kilometers / 584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Columbus (CSG) is 830 miles / 1336 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 33 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 672.584 miles
  • 1082.419 kilometers
  • 584.459 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
  • 673.702 miles
  • 1084.218 kilometers
  • 585.431 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Chicago to Columbus generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 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 Columbus

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

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W