Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Fort Wayne, IN (FWA)
Flight distance from Chicago to Fort Wayne (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Fort Wayne International Airport) is 157 miles / 252 kilometers / 136 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 47 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Wayne (FWA) is 185 miles / 297 kilometers and travel time by car is about 3 hours 38 minutes.
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Chicago - Fort Wayne
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Fort Wayne.
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).
How far is Fort Wayne from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Fort Wayne. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 156.644 miles
- 252.094 kilometers
- 136.120 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- 156.354 miles
- 251.628 kilometers
- 135.868 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).
Airport information
| A | Chicago 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 | Fort Wayne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FWA |
| ICAO Code: | KFWA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Fort Wayne is 1 hour. Fort Wayne is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 48 kg (106 pounds).
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Chicago (ORD) → Fort Wayne (FWA).
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