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How far is Chicago, IL, from London?

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

The driving distance from London (YXU) to Chicago (ORD) is 433 miles / 697 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 9 minutes.

London International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from London to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Chicago. 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 London to Chicago?

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

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

On average, flying from London to Chicago 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 London to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

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United Airlines