How far is Belfast from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) is 3660 miles / 5890 kilometers / 3180 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Belfast

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3659.938 miles
• 5890.099 kilometers
• 3180.399 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

• 3649.790 miles
• 5873.768 kilometers
• 3171.581 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 Belfast?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is 7 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Belfast?

The time difference between Chicago and Belfast is 6 hours. Belfast is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

On average, flying from Chicago to Belfast generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 913 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Belfast

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

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	George Best Belfast City Airport
City:	Belfast
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	BHD
ICAO Code:	EGAC
Coordinates:	54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″W