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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 1736 miles / 2793 kilometers / 1508 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Long Beach (LGB) is 2021 miles / 3252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 25 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Long Beach Airport

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1736
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2793
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1508
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Distance from Chicago to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1735.536 miles
  • 2793.075 kilometers
  • 1508.140 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
  • 1732.176 miles
  • 2787.667 kilometers
  • 1505.219 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Chicago to Long Beach generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W