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How far is Chicago, IL, from Kalispell, MT?

The distance between Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1352 miles / 2176 kilometers / 1175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kalispell (FCA) to Chicago (ORD) is 1579 miles / 2541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 27 minutes.

Glacier Park International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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1352
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2176
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1175
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Distance from Kalispell to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1352.022 miles
  • 2175.869 kilometers
  • 1174.875 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
  • 1348.716 miles
  • 2170.548 kilometers
  • 1172.002 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 Kalispell to Chicago?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Kalispell to Chicago generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kalispell to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Glacier Park International Airport
City: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FCA
ICAO Code: KGPI
Coordinates: 48°18′37″N, 114°15′21″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