How far is Appleton, WI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Appleton (Appleton International Airport) is 160 miles / 258 kilometers / 139 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Appleton (ATW) is 181 miles / 291 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 31 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Appleton International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Appleton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Appleton. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 160.392 miles
- 258.126 kilometers
- 139.377 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- 160.515 miles
- 258.324 kilometers
- 139.484 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 Appleton?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Appleton?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Appleton International Airport (ATW)
On average, flying from Chicago to Appleton generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 107 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 Appleton
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Appleton International Airport (ATW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Appleton International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Appleton, WI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ATW |
| ICAO Code: | KATW |
| Coordinates: | 44°15′29″N, 88°31′8″W |