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How far is Brussels from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Brussels (Brussels Airport) is 4159 miles / 6694 kilometers / 3614 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Brussels Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Brussels

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4159.311 miles
  • 6693.762 kilometers
  • 3614.342 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
  • 4147.768 miles
  • 6675.185 kilometers
  • 3604.312 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 Brussels?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brussels Airport is 8 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Brussels Airport (BRU)

On average, flying from Chicago to Brussels generates about 476 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 476 kilograms equals 1 050 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Brussels

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

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 Brussels Airport
City: Brussels
Country: Belgium Flag of Belgium
IATA Code: BRU
ICAO Code: EBBR
Coordinates: 50°54′5″N, 4°29′3″E

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Brussels (BRU)

Brussels Airlines
United Airlines