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How far is Walla Walla, WA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Walla Walla (Walla Walla Regional Airport) is 1530 miles / 2462 kilometers / 1330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Walla Walla (ALW) is 1944 miles / 3129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 23 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Walla Walla Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Walla Walla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1530.000 miles
  • 2462.296 kilometers
  • 1329.533 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
  • 1526.002 miles
  • 2455.863 kilometers
  • 1326.060 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 Chicago to Walla Walla?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Walla Walla Regional Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW)

On average, flying from Chicago to Walla Walla generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Walla Walla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Walla Walla Regional Airport
City: Walla Walla, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALW
ICAO Code: KALW
Coordinates: 46°5′41″N, 118°17′16″W