COU
Columbia
United States
506 km
315 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
506 km
315 mi / 273 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

COU ORD
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code COU ORD
ICAO Code KCOU KORD
City Columbia Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 889 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 41.980000, -87.910000

Columbia (COU) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 506 kilometers (315 miles / 273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 03:08 in Columbia, it's 03:08 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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