How far is Bethel, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3244 miles / 5221 kilometers / 2819 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3244.316 miles
• 5221.221 kilometers
• 2819.234 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

• 3235.580 miles
• 5207.162 kilometers
• 2811.642 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bethel Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Bethel?

The time difference between Chicago and Bethel is 3 hours. Bethel is 3 hours behind Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Chicago to Bethel generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 802 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Destination	Bethel Airport
City:	Bethel, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BET
ICAO Code:	PABE
Coordinates:	60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W