How far is Chicago, IL, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 584 miles / 940 kilometers / 507 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Chicago (ORD) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 45 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 583.806 miles
- 939.545 kilometers
- 507.313 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- 584.842 miles
- 941.212 kilometers
- 508.214 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 Birmingham to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Chicago generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Birmingham (BHM) to Chicago (ORD)
| United Airlines |