OLU
Columbus
United States
785 km
487 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
785 km
487 mi / 424 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

OLU ORD
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code OLU ORD
ICAO Code KOLU KORD
City Columbus Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 1,447 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 41.450000, -97.340000 41.980000, -87.910000

Columbus (OLU) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 785 kilometers (487 miles / 424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 03:28 in Columbus, it's 03:28 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Columbus (OLU) follows a heading of 269° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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