How far is Tucson, AZ, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1437 miles / 2313 kilometers / 1249 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Tucson (TUS) is 1713 miles / 2757 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 16 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1437.020 miles
- 2312.659 kilometers
- 1248.736 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- 1435.052 miles
- 2309.492 kilometers
- 1247.026 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Tucson?
The time difference between Chicago and Tucson is 2 hours. Tucson is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Tucson generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Tucson (TUS)
| American Airlines |