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How far is Chicago, IL, from Bullhead City, AZ?

The distance between Bullhead City (Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1517 miles / 2441 kilometers / 1318 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bullhead City (IFP) to Chicago (MDW) is 1825 miles / 2937 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 6 minutes.

Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Bullhead City to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1516.643 miles
  • 2440.801 kilometers
  • 1317.927 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
  • 1513.556 miles
  • 2435.832 kilometers
  • 1315.244 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 Bullhead City to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Bullhead City to Chicago generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bullhead City to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
City: Bullhead City, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IFP
ICAO Code: KIFP
Coordinates: 35°9′26″N, 114°33′35″W
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W