How far is Columbus, OH, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 300 miles / 483 kilometers / 261 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Columbus (LCK) is 344 miles / 553 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 8 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 300.305 miles
- 483.294 kilometers
- 260.958 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- 299.824 miles
- 482.520 kilometers
- 260.540 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Columbus?
The time difference between Chicago and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Chicago to Columbus generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |