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How far is Chicago, IL, from Bloemfontain?

The distance between Bloemfontain (Bram Fischer International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 8721 miles / 14036 kilometers / 7579 nautical miles.

Bram Fischer International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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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)
  • 8721.330 miles
  • 14035.620 kilometers
  • 7578.628 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
  • 8724.344 miles
  • 14040.471 kilometers
  • 7581.248 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 O'Hare International Airport is 17 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Bloemfontain to Chicago generates about 1 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 105 kilograms equals 2 437 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W