How far is Chicago, IL, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 570 miles / 917 kilometers / 495 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Chicago (MDW) is 629 miles / 1012 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 20 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 569.743 miles
- 916.913 kilometers
- 495.093 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- 570.770 miles
- 918.565 kilometers
- 495.985 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 Birmingham to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Chicago generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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 |
Airlines flying from Birmingham (BHM) to Chicago (MDW)
| Southwest Airlines |