How far is Fort McMurray from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1449 miles / 2331 kilometers / 1259 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 1857 miles / 2989 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 51 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Fort McMurray
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Fort McMurray. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1448.625 miles
- 2331.336 kilometers
- 1258.820 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- 1446.270 miles
- 2327.545 kilometers
- 1256.774 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 Fort McMurray?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Fort McMurray?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
On average, flying from Chicago to Fort McMurray generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 Fort McMurray
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).
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 | Fort McMurray International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort McMurray |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YMM |
| ICAO Code: | CYMM |
| Coordinates: | 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W |