How far is Birmingham from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) is 3873 miles / 6233 kilometers / 3365 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Birmingham Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Birmingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3872.942 miles
- 6232.895 kilometers
- 3365.494 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- 3862.156 miles
- 6215.538 kilometers
- 3356.122 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 Birmingham?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Birmingham?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Birmingham Airport (BHX)
On average, flying from Chicago to Birmingham generates about 441 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 441 kilograms equals 971 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Birmingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | Birmingham Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | BHX |
| ICAO Code: | EGBB |
| Coordinates: | 52°27′14″N, 1°44′52″W |