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How far is Fort Wayne, IN, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) is 157 miles / 252 kilometers / 136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Wayne (FWA) is 183 miles / 294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 52 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Fort Wayne International Airport

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157
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252
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136
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Distance from Chicago to Fort Wayne

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Fort Wayne. Here are two standard 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 planet.

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).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Fort Wayne?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport is 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Fort Wayne generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 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 Fort Wayne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).

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 Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Wayne (FWA)

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