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How far is Butte, MT, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Butte (Bert Mooney Airport) is 1263 miles / 2033 kilometers / 1098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Butte (BTM) is 1459 miles / 2348 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 1 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Bert Mooney Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Butte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1263.431 miles
  • 2033.295 kilometers
  • 1097.892 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
  • 1260.220 miles
  • 2028.127 kilometers
  • 1095.101 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 Butte?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bert Mooney Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)

On average, flying from Chicago to Butte generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 363 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 Butte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM).

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 Bert Mooney Airport
City: Butte, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTM
ICAO Code: KBTM
Coordinates: 45°57′17″N, 112°29′49″W