How far is Chicago, IL, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 300 miles / 483 kilometers / 261 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Chicago (ORD) is 345 miles / 555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 14 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 300.305 miles
- 483.294 kilometers
- 260.958 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- 299.824 miles
- 482.520 kilometers
- 260.540 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 Columbus to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Chicago?
The time difference between Columbus and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Columbus to Chicago generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
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City: | Columbus, OH |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | LCK |
ICAO Code: | KLCK |
Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |
Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
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City: | Chicago, IL |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | ORD |
ICAO Code: | KORD |
Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |