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How far is Dayton, OH, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Dayton (Dayton International Airport) is 240 miles / 387 kilometers / 209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Dayton (DAY) is 307 miles / 494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 56 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Dayton International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Dayton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 240.199 miles
  • 386.562 kilometers
  • 208.727 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
  • 239.913 miles
  • 386.103 kilometers
  • 208.479 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 Dayton?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton International Airport is 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Dayton International Airport (DAY)

On average, flying from Chicago to Dayton generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 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 Dayton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Dayton International Airport (DAY).

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 Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)

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