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How far is Butte, MT, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Butte (Bert Mooney Airport) is 1251 miles / 2014 kilometers / 1087 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Butte (BTM) is 1441 miles / 2319 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 34 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Bert Mooney Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Butte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1251.280 miles
  • 2013.739 kilometers
  • 1087.332 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
  • 1248.075 miles
  • 2008.582 kilometers
  • 1084.547 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 Butte?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bert Mooney Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)

On average, flying from Chicago to Butte generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Butte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM).

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 Bert Mooney Airport
City: Butte, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTM
ICAO Code: KBTM
Coordinates: 45°57′17″N, 112°29′49″W