Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and El Paso, TX (ELP)
Distance from Chicago to El Paso (O'Hare International Airport – El Paso International Airport) is 1236 miles / 1989 kilometers / 1074 nautical miles.
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How far is El Paso from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and El Paso. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1236.173 miles
- 1989.427 kilometers
- 1074.205 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- 1235.015 miles
- 1987.564 kilometers
- 1073.199 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and El Paso is 1 hour. El Paso is 1 hour behind Chicago.
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Chicago, IL
El Paso, TX
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 163 kg (359 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 | El Paso International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Paso, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ELP |
| ICAO Code: | KELP |
| Coordinates: | 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W |
Chicago to El Paso flight path
Shortest flight path between O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).
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