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How far is Bologna from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Bologna (Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport) is 4671 miles / 7518 kilometers / 4059 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Bologna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4671.269 miles
  • 7517.679 kilometers
  • 4059.222 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
  • 4658.924 miles
  • 7497.811 kilometers
  • 4048.494 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 Bologna?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 9 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Bologna generates about 541 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 541 kilograms equals 1 193 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Bologna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
City: Bologna
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: BLQ
ICAO Code: LIPE
Coordinates: 44°32′7″N, 11°17′19″E