IOW
Iowa City
United States
304 km
189 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
304 km
189 mi / 164 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

IOW ORD
Airport Name Iowa City Municipal Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code IOW ORD
ICAO Code KIOW KORD
City Iowa City Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 684 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 41.640000, -91.550000 41.980000, -87.910000

Iowa City (IOW) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) in Iowa City, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 304 kilometers (189 miles / 164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:23 in Iowa City, it's 02:23 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Iowa City (IOW) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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