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How far is Idaho Falls, ID, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) is 1230 miles / 1979 kilometers / 1069 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Idaho Falls (IDA) is 1469 miles / 2364 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 20 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Idaho Falls Regional Airport

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1230
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1069
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Distance from Chicago to Idaho Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1229.666 miles
  • 1978.956 kilometers
  • 1068.551 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
  • 1226.430 miles
  • 1973.748 kilometers
  • 1065.738 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 Idaho Falls?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Idaho Falls Regional Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Idaho Falls generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Idaho Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA).

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 Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″W