How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 464 miles / 746 kilometers / 403 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is 550 miles / 885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 28 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Niagara Falls International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Niagara Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Niagara Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 463.611 miles
- 746.109 kilometers
- 402.867 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- 462.431 miles
- 744.211 kilometers
- 401.842 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 Niagara Falls?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Niagara Falls?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)
On average, flying from Chicago to Niagara Falls generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 206 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 Niagara Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).
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 | Niagara Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAG |
| ICAO Code: | KIAG |
| Coordinates: | 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W |