Chicago to London Distance
6,356 km · 3,950 miles · 8 h 27 min flight
The distance from Chicago to London is 6,356 km (3,950 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 8 h 27 min. London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
Chicago
Illinois
London
United Kingdom
- Kilometres
- 6,356
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 3,950
- 3,432 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 8 h 27 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +6 hours
- London vs Chicago
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chicago | Northeast (48°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from London | West-northwest (298°) |
| Halfway point | 55.64° N, 48.79° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Chicago?
6,356 kilometres or 3,950 miles (3,432 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chicago to London?
About 8 h 27 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Chicago and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago right now.
In which direction is London from Chicago?
London lies to the northeast of Chicago (initial bearing 48°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.