How far is Chicago, IL, from Waco, TX?
The distance between Waco (Waco Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 881 miles / 1418 kilometers / 766 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waco (ACT) to Chicago (ORD) is 1027 miles / 1652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 20 minutes.
Waco Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Waco to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waco to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 881.120 miles
- 1418.026 kilometers
- 765.673 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- 881.577 miles
- 1418.761 kilometers
- 766.070 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 Waco to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Waco Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waco and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Waco to Chicago generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Waco to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Waco Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waco, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ACT |
| ICAO Code: | KACT |
| Coordinates: | 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″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 |