How far is Chicago, IL, from Kitchener?
The distance between Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 396 miles / 638 kilometers / 344 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kitchener (YKF) to Chicago (ORD) is 484 miles / 779 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 12 minutes.
Region of Waterloo International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Kitchener to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kitchener to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 396.329 miles
- 637.829 kilometers
- 344.400 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- 395.371 miles
- 636.289 kilometers
- 343.568 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 Kitchener to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kitchener and Chicago?
The time difference between Kitchener and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Kitchener.
Flight carbon footprint between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Kitchener to Chicago generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 184 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kitchener to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Region of Waterloo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kitchener |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YKF |
| ICAO Code: | CYKF |
| Coordinates: | 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″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 Kitchener (YKF) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |