How far is Columbus, OH, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Columbus (CMH) is 339 miles / 545 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 2 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 295.539 miles
- 475.624 kilometers
- 256.816 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- 295.026 miles
- 474.798 kilometers
- 256.370 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Columbus?
The time difference between Chicago and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Chicago to Columbus generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
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 | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Columbus (CMH)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |