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How far is Grande Prairie from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) is 1667 miles / 2683 kilometers / 1448 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Grande Prairie (YQU) is 1944 miles / 3128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 11 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Grande Prairie Airport

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1667
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1448
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Distance from Chicago to Grande Prairie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1666.853 miles
  • 2682.539 kilometers
  • 1448.455 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
  • 1663.347 miles
  • 2676.898 kilometers
  • 1445.409 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 Grande Prairie?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)

On average, flying from Chicago to Grande Prairie generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 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 Grande Prairie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU).

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 Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″W