CWA to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 342 km (213 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to CWA).
How far is it from Mosinee to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 342 km (213 mi, 185 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CWA to ORD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly southeast of CWA.
How is the CWA to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written CWA-ORD in IATA codes and KCWA-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Central Wisconsin Airport is CWA (KCWA), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| CWA | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Central Wisconsin Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCWA | KORD |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,277 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1394 | #2 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ORD sits 597 ft (182 m) lower than CWA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CWA to ORD
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mosinee from Chicago?
Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 342 km (213 mi, 185 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CWA to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between CWA and ORD takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from CWA?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly southeast of Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA).
Which airlines fly CWA to ORD?
1 airline appear on the CWA-ORD route in the open dataset, including US Airways.
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