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How far is Bristol from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 3869 miles / 6226 kilometers / 3362 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Bristol Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Bristol

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3868.773 miles
  • 6226.187 kilometers
  • 3361.872 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
  • 3858.036 miles
  • 6208.908 kilometers
  • 3352.542 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 Bristol?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bristol Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Bristol generates about 440 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 440 kilograms equals 970 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Bristol

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

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 Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W