Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Chicago, IL (MDW)
Distance from Los Angeles to Chicago (Midway International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 1750 miles / 2817 kilometers / 1521 nautical miles.
Calculations with different methods
Vincenty's formula (applied above)
- 1750.465 miles
- 2817.100 kilometers
- 1521.112 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1747.008 miles
- 2811.537 kilometers
- 1518.109 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Midway International Airport (MDW) is 3 hours 48 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Time Difference
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Airport information
| A | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| B | Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Map
Los Angeles to Chicago flight map.
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
Los Angeles (LAX) → Chicago (MDW).
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