Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Chicago, IL (ORD)
Flight distance from Los Angeles to Chicago (Los Angeles International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1745 miles / 2808 kilometers / 1516 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 3 hours 48 minutes.
Driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD) is 2029 miles / 3266 kilometers and travel time by car is about 33 hours 26 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
How far is Chicago from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1744.573 miles
- 2807.618 kilometers
- 1515.993 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- 1741.157 miles
- 2802.120 kilometers
- 1513.024 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).
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 | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
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.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 192 kg (423 pounds).
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Los Angeles (LAX) → Chicago (ORD).
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