How far is Bilbao from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 4130 miles / 6646 kilometers / 3589 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Bilbao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4129.923 miles
• 6646.467 kilometers
• 3588.805 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

• 4119.078 miles
• 6629.014 kilometers
• 3579.381 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 Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bilbao Airport is 8 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Bilbao?

The time difference between Chicago and Bilbao is 7 hours. Bilbao is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Bilbao generates about 473 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 473 kilograms equals 1 042 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Bilbao

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

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	Bilbao Airport
City:	Bilbao
Country:	Spain
IATA Code:	BIO
ICAO Code:	LEBB
Coordinates:	43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W