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How far is Burbank, CA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Burbank (Hollywood Burbank Airport) is 1740 miles / 2800 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Burbank (BUR) is 2018 miles / 3247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 25 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Hollywood Burbank Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Burbank

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1739.931 miles
  • 2800.148 kilometers
  • 1511.959 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
  • 1736.443 miles
  • 2794.534 kilometers
  • 1508.928 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 Burbank?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hollywood Burbank Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

On average, flying from Chicago to Burbank generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Burbank

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR).

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 Hollywood Burbank Airport
City: Burbank, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUR
ICAO Code: KBUR
Coordinates: 34°12′2″N, 118°21′32″W