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Distance from Calgary to Chicago

Straight line

2,257 km
1,402 mi · 1,219 NM

By road

2,578 km
1,602 mi

Travel time

30 h 1 min
flight ≈ 3 h 19 min

Direction

ESE 107°
initial bearing

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How far is Calgary from Chicago?

Calgary (Canada) and Chicago (United States) are quite far apart: 2,257 km in a straight line, that is 1,402 miles or 1,219 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Calgary to Chicago is 2,578 km (1,602 miles), about 30 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Calgary, Chicago lies to the east (initial bearing 107°). The route crosses from Canada into United States. The halfway point is at 47.2120°, -99.7288°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Calgary from Chicago?

By road it is 2,578 km (1,602 miles) from Calgary to Chicago; in a straight line it is 2,257 km (1,402 miles).

How long is the drive from Calgary to Chicago?

About 30 h 1 min on the fastest route (2,578 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chicago from Calgary?

Chicago is to the east of Calgary, at an initial bearing of 107°.

How long is the flight from Calgary to Chicago?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 19 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.