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How far is Chicago, IL, from Burbank, CA?

The distance between Burbank (Hollywood Burbank Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1734 miles / 2790 kilometers / 1507 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burbank (BUR) to Chicago (ORD) is 2018 miles / 3247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 22 minutes.

Hollywood Burbank Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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1734
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2790
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1507
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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)
  • 1733.916 miles
  • 2790.468 kilometers
  • 1506.732 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
  • 1730.467 miles
  • 2784.917 kilometers
  • 1503.735 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 O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Burbank to Chicago generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Hollywood Burbank Airport
City: Burbank, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUR
ICAO Code: KBUR
Coordinates: 34°12′2″N, 118°21′32″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