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How far is Pellston, MI, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) is 293 miles / 471 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Pellston (PLN) is 398 miles / 641 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 55 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Pellston Regional Airport

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293
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Distance from Chicago to Pellston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 292.664 miles
  • 470.996 kilometers
  • 254.318 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
  • 292.605 miles
  • 470.902 kilometers
  • 254.267 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 Pellston?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston Regional Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pellston Regional Airport (PLN)

On average, flying from Chicago to Pellston generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 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 Pellston

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

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 Pellston Regional Airport
City: Pellston, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PLN
ICAO Code: KPLN
Coordinates: 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″W