How far is Chicago, IL, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1769 miles / 2848 kilometers / 1538 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Chicago (ORD) is 2036 miles / 3277 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 10 minutes.
Sacramento Mather Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1769.372 miles
- 2847.529 kilometers
- 1537.542 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- 1765.047 miles
- 2840.568 kilometers
- 1533.784 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 Sacramento to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Chicago generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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 |