How far is Chicago, IL, from Bradford, PA?

The distance between Bradford (Bradford Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 470 miles / 757 kilometers / 409 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bradford (BFD) to Chicago (MDW) is 539 miles / 867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 28 minutes.

Distance from Bradford to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bradford to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 470.398 miles
• 757.032 kilometers
• 408.765 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 469.173 miles
• 755.061 kilometers
• 407.700 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Bradford to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Bradford Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bradford and Chicago?

The time difference between Bradford and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Bradford.

Flight carbon footprint between Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Bradford to Chicago generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 208 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bradford to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin	Bradford Regional Airport
City:	Bradford, PA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BFD
ICAO Code:	KBFD
Coordinates:	41°48′11″N, 78°38′24″W

Destination	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W