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How far is Redding, CA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Redding (Redding Municipal Airport) is 1782 miles / 2868 kilometers / 1548 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Redding (RDD) is 2103 miles / 3384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 19 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Redding Municipal Airport

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1782
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2868
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Distance from Chicago to Redding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1781.968 miles
  • 2867.799 kilometers
  • 1548.488 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
  • 1777.408 miles
  • 2860.461 kilometers
  • 1544.525 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 Redding?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)

On average, flying from Chicago to Redding 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 Redding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Redding Municipal Airport (RDD).

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 Redding Municipal Airport
City: Redding, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDD
ICAO Code: KRDD
Coordinates: 40°30′32″N, 122°17′34″W