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How far is Bangor, ME, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Bangor (Bangor International Airport) is 978 miles / 1573 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Bangor (BGR) is 1240 miles / 1995 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 21 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Bangor International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Bangor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.618 miles
  • 1573.324 kilometers
  • 849.527 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
  • 975.121 miles
  • 1569.305 kilometers
  • 847.357 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 Bangor?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bangor International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bangor International Airport (BGR)

On average, flying from Chicago to Bangor generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Bangor

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

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Bangor International Airport
City: Bangor, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BGR
ICAO Code: KBGR
Coordinates: 44°48′26″N, 68°49′41″W