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How far is Bern from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Bern (Bern Airport) is 4427 miles / 7124 kilometers / 3847 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Bern Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Bern

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4426.518 miles
  • 7123.790 kilometers
  • 3846.539 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
  • 4414.562 miles
  • 7104.549 kilometers
  • 3836.150 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 Bern?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bern Airport is 8 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Bern Airport (BRN)

On average, flying from Chicago to Bern generates about 510 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 510 kilograms equals 1 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Bern

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

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 Bern Airport
City: Bern
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: BRN
ICAO Code: LSZB
Coordinates: 46°54′50″N, 7°29′49″E