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How far is Erie, PA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 398 miles / 640 kilometers / 346 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Erie (ERI) is 455 miles / 733 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 39 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Erie International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Erie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 397.616 miles
  • 639.902 kilometers
  • 345.519 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
  • 396.576 miles
  • 638.227 kilometers
  • 344.615 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 Erie?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Erie International Airport (ERI)

On average, flying from Chicago to Erie generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 184 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 Erie

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

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 Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W