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

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

The driving distance from Bangor (BGR) to Chicago (ORD) is 1236 miles / 1989 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 19 minutes.

Bangor International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Bangor to Chicago

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

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

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

On average, flying from Bangor to Chicago 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 Bangor to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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