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How far is Belfast from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) is 3656 miles / 5884 kilometers / 3177 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – George Best Belfast City Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Belfast

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3656.375 miles
  • 5884.366 kilometers
  • 3177.303 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
  • 3646.195 miles
  • 5867.983 kilometers
  • 3168.457 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 Belfast?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is 7 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

On average, flying from Chicago to Belfast generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 912 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Belfast

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination George Best Belfast City Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHD
ICAO Code: EGAC
Coordinates: 54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″W