How far is Chicago, IL, from Thunder Bay?
The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 447 miles / 719 kilometers / 388 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Chicago (ORD) is 645 miles / 1038 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 44 minutes.
Thunder Bay International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thunder Bay to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 446.882 miles
- 719.187 kilometers
- 388.330 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- 447.087 miles
- 719.517 kilometers
- 388.508 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 Thunder Bay to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thunder Bay and Chicago?
The time difference between Thunder Bay and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Thunder Bay.
Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Chicago generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Thunder Bay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thunder Bay |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQT |
| ICAO Code: | CYQT |
| Coordinates: | 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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 |