CMH
Columbus
United States
475 km
295 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
475 km
295 mi / 257 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CMH ORD
Airport Name John Glenn Columbus International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code CMH ORD
ICAO Code KCMH KORD
City Columbus Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 815 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 40.000000, -82.890000 41.980000, -87.910000

Columbus (CMH) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Columbus, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 475 kilometers (295 miles / 257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:51 in Columbus, it's 07:51 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Columbus (CMH) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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