Distance from London to Chicago
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How far is London from Chicago?
London (United Kingdom) and Chicago (United States) are very far apart: 6,374 km in a straight line, that is 3,961 miles or 3,442 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Chicago is 2,149 km (1,336 miles), about 27 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From London, Chicago lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into United States. The halfway point is at 55.6443°, -48.7919°.
A direct flight would take about 8 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Chicago
- Chicago – Toronto 702 km
- Chicago – Philadelphia 1,069 km
- Chicago – New York City 1,146 km
- Chicago – Manhattan 1,148 km
- Chicago – Brooklyn 1,152 km
- Chicago – The Bronx 1,155 km
- Chicago – Queens 1,161 km
- Chicago – Montréal 1,200 km
- Chicago – Dallas 1,291 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Chicago?
By road it is 2,149 km (1,336 miles) from London to Chicago; in a straight line it is 6,374 km (3,961 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Chicago?
About 27 h 58 min on the fastest route (2,149 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Chicago from London?
Chicago is to the north-west of London, at an initial bearing of 298°.
How long is the flight from London to Chicago?
A direct flight would take about 8 h 28 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.