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How far is Chicago, IL, from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1449 miles / 2331 kilometers / 1259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Chicago (ORD) is 1849 miles / 2976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 42 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1448.625 miles
  • 2331.336 kilometers
  • 1258.820 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
  • 1446.270 miles
  • 2327.545 kilometers
  • 1256.774 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 Fort McMurray to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Chicago generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort McMurray to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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