How far is Wilmington, DE, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) is 663 miles / 1067 kilometers / 576 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Wilmington (ILG) is 775 miles / 1247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 30 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
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Distance from Chicago to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 663.205 miles
- 1067.324 kilometers
- 576.309 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- 661.662 miles
- 1064.841 kilometers
- 574.968 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 Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilmington Airport (Delaware) is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Wilmington?
The time difference between Chicago and Wilmington is 1 hour. Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG)
On average, flying from Chicago to Wilmington generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 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 Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Wilmington Airport (Delaware) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, DE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ILG |
| ICAO Code: | KILG |
| Coordinates: | 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″W |