MCE
Merced
United States
2,821 km
1,753 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
2,821 km
1,753 mi / 1,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MCE ORD
Airport Name Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code MCE ORD
ICAO Code KMCE KORD
City Merced Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Chicago
Elevation 155 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 37.300000, -120.500000 41.980000, -87.910000

Merced (MCE) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) in Merced, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 2,821 kilometers (1,753 miles / 1,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:08 in Merced, it's 04:08 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Merced (MCE) follows a heading of 270° (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 Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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