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How far is Halifax from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) is 1239 miles / 1994 kilometers / 1077 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Halifax (YHZ) is 1644 miles / 2645 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 14 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Halifax

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1238.842 miles
  • 1993.722 kilometers
  • 1076.524 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
  • 1235.614 miles
  • 1988.528 kilometers
  • 1073.719 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 Halifax?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Halifax generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Halifax

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

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 Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Halifax (YHZ)

Air Canada
United Airlines