How far is Chicago, IL, from Beckley, WV?
The distance between Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 462 miles / 743 kilometers / 401 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beckley (BKW) to Chicago (ORD) is 567 miles / 912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 5 minutes.
Raleigh County Memorial Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Beckley to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beckley to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 461.806 miles
- 743.205 kilometers
- 401.299 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- 461.372 miles
- 742.507 kilometers
- 400.922 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 Beckley to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh County Memorial Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beckley and Chicago?
The time difference between Beckley and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Beckley.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Beckley to Chicago generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beckley to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh County Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beckley, WV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BKW |
| ICAO Code: | KBKW |
| Coordinates: | 37°47′14″N, 81°7′27″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 |