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How far is Chicago, IL, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1795 miles / 2888 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Chicago (ORD) is 2210 miles / 3557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 52 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Nanaimo to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1794.514 miles
  • 2887.991 kilometers
  • 1559.390 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
  • 1789.900 miles
  • 2880.565 kilometers
  • 1555.381 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 Nanaimo to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Chicago generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″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