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How far is Brussels from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Brussels (Brussels South Charleroi Airport) is 4174 miles / 6717 kilometers / 3627 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Brussels South Charleroi 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)
  • 4173.951 miles
  • 6717.322 kilometers
  • 3627.064 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
  • 4162.390 miles
  • 6698.718 kilometers
  • 3617.018 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 South Charleroi Airport is 8 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Brussels generates about 478 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 478 kilograms equals 1 054 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 South Charleroi Airport (CRL).

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 South Charleroi Airport
City: Brussels
Country: Belgium Flag of Belgium
IATA Code: CRL
ICAO Code: EBCI
Coordinates: 50°27′33″N, 4°27′13″E