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How far is Chicago, IL, from Bellingham, WA?

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1733 miles / 2789 kilometers / 1506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Chicago (ORD) is 2116 miles / 3406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 35 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 1733.179 miles
  • 2789.282 kilometers
  • 1506.092 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
  • 1728.735 miles
  • 2782.129 kilometers
  • 1502.230 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 O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Chicago generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′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