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How far is Chicago, IL, from Bloemfontain?

The distance between Bloemfontain (Bram Fischer International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 8712 miles / 14020 kilometers / 7570 nautical miles.

Bram Fischer International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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8712
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14020
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7570
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Flight time duration
16 h 59 min
CO2 emission
1 104 kg

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Distance from Bloemfontain to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8711.569 miles
  • 14019.912 kilometers
  • 7570.147 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
  • 8714.560 miles
  • 14024.725 kilometers
  • 7572.746 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 Bloemfontain to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Bram Fischer International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 16 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Bloemfontain to Chicago generates about 1 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 104 kilograms equals 2 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bloemfontain to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Bram Fischer International Airport
City: Bloemfontain
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: BFN
ICAO Code: FABL
Coordinates: 29°5′33″S, 26°18′8″E
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W