How far is Nashville, TN, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 409 miles / 658 kilometers / 356 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA) is 492 miles / 792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 17 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Nashville International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Nashville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Nashville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 409.171 miles
- 658.497 kilometers
- 355.560 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- 409.786 miles
- 659.486 kilometers
- 356.094 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 Nashville?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Nashville?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Nashville generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 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 Nashville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nashville International Airport (BNA).
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 | Nashville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nashville, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BNA |
| ICAO Code: | KBNA |
| Coordinates: | 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |