How far is Chicago, IL, from Kelowna?
The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1599 miles / 2573 kilometers / 1389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Chicago (ORD) is 1980 miles / 3187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 24 minutes.
Kelowna International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Kelowna to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1598.585 miles
- 2572.672 kilometers
- 1389.132 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- 1594.659 miles
- 2566.355 kilometers
- 1385.721 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 Kelowna to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kelowna and Chicago?
The time difference between Kelowna and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Kelowna.
Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Kelowna to Chicago generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |
| Destination | 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 |