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How far is Worcester, MA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Worcester (Worcester Regional Airport) is 823 miles / 1324 kilometers / 715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Worcester (ORH) is 972 miles / 1564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 24 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Worcester Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Worcester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 822.630 miles
  • 1323.895 kilometers
  • 714.846 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
  • 820.474 miles
  • 1320.426 kilometers
  • 712.973 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 Worcester?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)

On average, flying from Chicago to Worcester generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 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 Worcester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Worcester Regional Airport (ORH).

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 Worcester Regional Airport
City: Worcester, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORH
ICAO Code: KORH
Coordinates: 42°16′2″N, 71°52′32″W