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How far is London from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and London (London Stansted Airport) is 3966 miles / 6382 kilometers / 3446 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – London Stansted 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)
  • 3965.899 miles
  • 6382.496 kilometers
  • 3446.272 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
  • 3954.863 miles
  • 6364.736 kilometers
  • 3436.682 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 Stansted Airport is 8 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and London Stansted Airport (STN)

On average, flying from Chicago to London generates about 452 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 452 kilograms equals 997 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 Stansted Airport (STN).

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 London Stansted Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: STN
ICAO Code: EGSS
Coordinates: 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E