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How far is Vancouver from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 1761 miles / 2834 kilometers / 1530 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver (CXH) is 2171 miles / 3494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 3 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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Distance from Chicago to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1760.927 miles
  • 2833.938 kilometers
  • 1530.204 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
  • 1756.433 miles
  • 2826.705 kilometers
  • 1526.299 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Chicago to Vancouver generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W