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How far is Chicago, IL, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1440 miles / 2317 kilometers / 1251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago (ORD) is 1745 miles / 2808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 25 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1439.890 miles
  • 2317.278 kilometers
  • 1251.230 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
  • 1437.498 miles
  • 2313.429 kilometers
  • 1249.152 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 Phoenix to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Chicago generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago (ORD)

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United Airlines