The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 1,255 kilometers (780 miles / 678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 21:43 in Chicago, it's 20:43 in Rapid City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,596 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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