How far is Chicago, IL, from Charlotte, NC?
The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 599 miles / 965 kilometers / 521 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (ORD) is 767 miles / 1235 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 49 minutes.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Charlotte to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charlotte to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 599.320 miles
- 964.512 kilometers
- 520.795 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- 599.362 miles
- 964.580 kilometers
- 520.832 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 Charlotte to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Chicago?
The time difference between Charlotte and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Charlotte to Chicago generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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 |
Airlines flying from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |