How far is Chicago, IL, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 646 miles / 1040 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (ORD) is 802 miles / 1290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 35 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 646.198 miles
- 1039.955 kilometers
- 561.531 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- 645.739 miles
- 1039.216 kilometers
- 561.132 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 Raleigh to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Chicago?
The time difference between Raleigh and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Chicago generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |