How far is Chicago, IL, from Burbank, CA?
The distance between Burbank (Hollywood Burbank Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1740 miles / 2800 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Burbank (BUR) to Chicago (MDW) is 2018 miles / 3247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 26 minutes.
Hollywood Burbank Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Burbank to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Burbank to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1739.931 miles
- 2800.148 kilometers
- 1511.959 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- 1736.443 miles
- 2794.534 kilometers
- 1508.928 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 Burbank to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Burbank and Chicago?
The time difference between Burbank and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Burbank.
Flight carbon footprint between Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Burbank to Chicago generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Burbank to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Hollywood Burbank Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Burbank, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUR |
| ICAO Code: | KBUR |
| Coordinates: | 34°12′2″N, 118°21′32″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 |