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How far is Medford, OR, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Medford (Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport) is 1783 miles / 2869 kilometers / 1549 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Medford (MFR) is 2214 miles / 3563 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 25 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport

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1783
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Distance from Chicago to Medford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1782.623 miles
  • 2868.853 kilometers
  • 1549.057 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
  • 1777.944 miles
  • 2861.324 kilometers
  • 1544.991 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 Medford?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR)

On average, flying from Chicago to Medford generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 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 Medford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR).

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 Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport
City: Medford, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MFR
ICAO Code: KMFR
Coordinates: 42°22′27″N, 122°52′22″W