How far is Bethel, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3260 miles / 5246 kilometers / 2832 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3259.551 miles
• 5245.739 kilometers
• 2832.472 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

• 3250.815 miles
• 5231.680 kilometers
• 2824.881 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 Chicago to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bethel Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Bethel?

The time difference between Chicago and Bethel is 3 hours. Bethel is 3 hours behind Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Chicago to Bethel generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 806 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin	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

Destination	Bethel Airport
City:	Bethel, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BET
ICAO Code:	PABE
Coordinates:	60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W