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How far is Bullhead City, AZ, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Bullhead City (Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport) is 1517 miles / 2441 kilometers / 1318 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Bullhead City (IFP) is 1827 miles / 2940 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 3 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Bullhead City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1516.643 miles
  • 2440.801 kilometers
  • 1317.927 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
  • 1513.556 miles
  • 2435.832 kilometers
  • 1315.244 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 Bullhead City?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP)

On average, flying from Chicago to Bullhead City generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 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 Bullhead City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP).

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 Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
City: Bullhead City, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IFP
ICAO Code: KIFP
Coordinates: 35°9′26″N, 114°33′35″W