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How far is Chicago, IL, from Bradford, PA?

The distance between Bradford (Bradford Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 478 miles / 769 kilometers / 415 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bradford (BFD) to Chicago (ORD) is 556 miles / 895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 51 minutes.

Bradford Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Bradford to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 477.692 miles
  • 768.770 kilometers
  • 415.103 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
  • 476.446 miles
  • 766.766 kilometers
  • 414.021 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 Bradford to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Bradford Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Bradford to Chicago generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bradford to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Bradford Regional Airport
City: Bradford, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFD
ICAO Code: KBFD
Coordinates: 41°48′11″N, 78°38′24″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