How far is Chicago, IL, from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 3646 miles / 5868 kilometers / 3168 nautical miles.

Distance from Belfast to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3646.146 miles
• 5867.904 kilometers
• 3168.415 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

• 3636.041 miles
• 5851.640 kilometers
• 3159.633 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 Belfast to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 7 hours and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Belfast and Chicago?

The time difference between Belfast and Chicago is 6 hours. Chicago is 6 hours behind Belfast.

Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Belfast to Chicago generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 909 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Belfast to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin	Belfast International Airport
City:	Belfast
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	BFS
ICAO Code:	EGAA
Coordinates:	54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″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