How far is Chicago, IL, from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 3656 miles / 5884 kilometers / 3177 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)

• 3656.375 miles
• 5884.366 kilometers
• 3177.303 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

• 3646.195 miles
• 5867.983 kilometers
• 3168.457 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 7 hours and 25 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Belfast to Chicago generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 912 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin	George Best Belfast City Airport
City:	Belfast
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	BHD
ICAO Code:	EGAC
Coordinates:	54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″W

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