Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Chicago to Los Angeles (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 1745 miles / 2808 kilometers / 1516 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Los Angeles. 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3 hours 48 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles is 2 hours. Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 192 kg (423 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | 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 |
Chicago to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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