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How far is Chicago, IL, from Bella Coola?

The distance between Bella Coola (Bella Coola Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1945 miles / 3130 kilometers / 1690 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bella Coola (QBC) to Chicago (MDW) is 2461 miles / 3961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 13 minutes.

Bella Coola Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Bella Coola to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1944.893 miles
  • 3130.002 kilometers
  • 1690.066 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
  • 1940.109 miles
  • 3122.303 kilometers
  • 1685.909 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 Bella Coola to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Bella Coola Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Bella Coola to Chicago generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bella Coola to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bella Coola Airport (QBC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Bella Coola Airport
City: Bella Coola
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: QBC
ICAO Code: CYBD
Coordinates: 52°23′15″N, 126°35′45″W
Destination 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