How far is Fresno, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 1730 miles / 2784 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Fresno (FAT) is 2137 miles / 3439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 41 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Fresno
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Fresno. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1730.173 miles
- 2784.443 kilometers
- 1503.479 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- 1726.212 miles
- 2778.068 kilometers
- 1500.037 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 Fresno?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Fresno?
The time difference between Chicago and Fresno is 2 hours. Fresno is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
On average, flying from Chicago to Fresno generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Fresno
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
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 | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W |