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How far is Bilbao from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 4129 miles / 6645 kilometers / 3588 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Bilbao Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Bilbao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4129.322 miles
  • 6645.499 kilometers
  • 3588.282 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
  • 4118.453 miles
  • 6628.008 kilometers
  • 3578.838 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 Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bilbao Airport is 8 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Bilbao generates about 473 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 473 kilograms equals 1 042 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Bilbao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).

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 Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W