How far is Chicago, IL, from Bellingham, WA?
The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1746 miles / 2810 kilometers / 1518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Chicago (MDW) is 2135 miles / 3436 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 0 minutes.
Bellingham International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Bellingham to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bellingham to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1746.338 miles
- 2810.459 kilometers
- 1517.526 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- 1741.890 miles
- 2803.299 kilometers
- 1513.661 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 Bellingham to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bellingham and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Bellingham to Chicago generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Bellingham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bellingham, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BLI |
| ICAO Code: | KBLI |
| Coordinates: | 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |