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How far is London from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 352 miles / 567 kilometers / 306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to London (YXU) is 434 miles / 698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 9 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – London International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 352.300 miles
  • 566.971 kilometers
  • 306.140 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
  • 351.423 miles
  • 565.560 kilometers
  • 305.378 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Chicago to London generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 169 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 London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to London (YXU)

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United Airlines