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How far is Chicago, IL, from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1385 miles / 2229 kilometers / 1204 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Chicago (ORD) is 1613 miles / 2596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 53 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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1385
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2229
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1204
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Distance from Calgary to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1385.164 miles
  • 2229.206 kilometers
  • 1203.675 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
  • 1382.098 miles
  • 2224.271 kilometers
  • 1201.010 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 Calgary to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Calgary to Chicago generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Calgary to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Calgary (YYC) to Chicago (ORD)

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