How far is London from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 3953 miles / 6361 kilometers / 3435 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – London Heathrow Airport
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Distance from Chicago to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3952.811 miles
- 6361.433 kilometers
- 3434.899 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- 3941.829 miles
- 6343.759 kilometers
- 3425.356 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 7 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and London?
The time difference between Chicago and London is 6 hours. London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Chicago to London generates about 450 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 450 kilograms equals 993 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Finnair |
| Iberia Airlines |
| Lufthansa |
| United Airlines |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |