How far is Chicago, IL, from Yakima, WA?
The distance between Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yakima (YKM) to Chicago (ORD) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 33 minutes.
Yakima Air Terminal – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Yakima to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yakima to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1637.625 miles
- 2635.501 kilometers
- 1423.057 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- 1633.339 miles
- 2628.604 kilometers
- 1419.333 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 Yakima to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Yakima Air Terminal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yakima and Chicago?
The time difference between Yakima and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Yakima.
Flight carbon footprint between Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Yakima to Chicago generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakima to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Yakima Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakima, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | YKM |
| ICAO Code: | KYKM |
| Coordinates: | 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″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 |