How far is Chicago, IL, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 653 miles / 1051 kilometers / 568 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago (MDW) is 782 miles / 1259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 11 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 653.145 miles
- 1051.135 kilometers
- 567.568 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- 651.701 miles
- 1048.811 kilometers
- 566.312 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 Ottawa to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Chicago?
The time difference between Ottawa and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Chicago generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |