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How far is Chicago, IL, from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 3869 miles / 6226 kilometers / 3362 nautical miles.

Bristol Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Bristol to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3868.773 miles
  • 6226.187 kilometers
  • 3361.872 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
  • 3858.036 miles
  • 6208.908 kilometers
  • 3352.542 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 Bristol to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Bristol to Chicago generates about 440 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 440 kilograms equals 970 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bristol to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″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