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How far is Broomfield, CO, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Broomfield (Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport) is 917 miles / 1477 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Broomfield (BJC) is 1004 miles / 1616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 49 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Broomfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 917.458 miles
  • 1476.506 kilometers
  • 797.250 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
  • 915.191 miles
  • 1472.857 kilometers
  • 795.279 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 Chicago to Broomfield?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)

On average, flying from Chicago to Broomfield generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Broomfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
City: Broomfield, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BJC
ICAO Code: KBJC
Coordinates: 39°54′31″N, 105°7′1″W