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How far is Chicago, IL, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1798 miles / 2894 kilometers / 1563 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Chicago (ORD) is 2215 miles / 3564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 51 minutes.

Nanaimo Harbour Water 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)
  • 1798.482 miles
  • 2894.377 kilometers
  • 1562.838 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
  • 1793.865 miles
  • 2886.946 kilometers
  • 1558.826 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 Harbour Water Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) 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 441 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 Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″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