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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 1733 miles / 2789 kilometers / 1506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2119 miles / 3411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 46 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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1733
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1506
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Distance from Chicago to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1733.179 miles
  • 2789.282 kilometers
  • 1506.092 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
  • 1728.735 miles
  • 2782.129 kilometers
  • 1502.230 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Chicago to Bellingham generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Bellingham

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

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 Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W