How far is Chicago, IL, from Baltimore, MD?
The distance between Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 621 miles / 1000 kilometers / 540 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago (ORD) is 720 miles / 1158 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 27 minutes.
Baltimore–Washington International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Baltimore to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baltimore to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 621.451 miles
- 1000.129 kilometers
- 540.026 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- 620.111 miles
- 997.972 kilometers
- 538.862 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 Baltimore to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Baltimore–Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Baltimore and Chicago?
The time difference between Baltimore and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Baltimore.
Flight carbon footprint between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Baltimore to Chicago generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Baltimore to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Baltimore–Washington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baltimore, MD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BWI |
| ICAO Code: | KBWI |
| Coordinates: | 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″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 |
Airlines flying from Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |