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

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

The driving distance from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago (ORD) is 399 miles / 642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 0 minutes.

Pellston Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Pellston to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pellston to Chicago. 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 Pellston to Chicago?

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

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

On average, flying from Pellston to Chicago 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 Pellston to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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