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How far is Cleveland, OH, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) is 316 miles / 508 kilometers / 274 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland (CLE) is 350 miles / 564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 35 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

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316
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274
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Distance from Chicago to Cleveland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 315.567 miles
  • 507.856 kilometers
  • 274.220 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
  • 314.766 miles
  • 506.566 kilometers
  • 273.524 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 Cleveland?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

On average, flying from Chicago to Cleveland generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 158 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 Cleveland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).

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 Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
City: Cleveland, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLE
ICAO Code: KCLE
Coordinates: 41°24′42″N, 81°50′59″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland (CLE)

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