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How far is Lopez, WA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 1764 miles / 2838 kilometers / 1533 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Lopez (LPS) is 2146 miles / 3453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 7 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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1764
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2838
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1533
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Distance from Chicago to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1763.751 miles
  • 2838.483 kilometers
  • 1532.658 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
  • 1759.229 miles
  • 2831.204 kilometers
  • 1528.728 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Lopez generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W