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How far is Chicago, IL, from Burlington, IA?

The distance between Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 187 miles / 300 kilometers / 162 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burlington (BRL) to Chicago (ORD) is 242 miles / 390 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 41 minutes.

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Burlington to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 186.608 miles
  • 300.316 kilometers
  • 162.158 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
  • 186.265 miles
  • 299.764 kilometers
  • 161.859 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 Burlington to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Burlington and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Burlington and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Burlington to Chicago generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burlington to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
City: Burlington, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRL
ICAO Code: KBRL
Coordinates: 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″W
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