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

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

Bethel Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Bethel to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bethel to Chicago. 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 Bethel to Chicago?

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

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

On average, flying from Bethel to Chicago 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 Bethel to Chicago

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

Airport information

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