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How far is Harlingen, TX, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 1219 miles / 1962 kilometers / 1059 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Harlingen (HRL) is 1402 miles / 2257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 15 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Valley International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1219.048 miles
  • 1961.868 kilometers
  • 1059.324 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
  • 1220.841 miles
  • 1964.754 kilometers
  • 1060.882 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Valley International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Harlingen?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Harlingen.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Harlingen generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Harlingen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Valley International Airport (HRL).

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W