Chicago to Los Angeles Distance
2,802 km · 1,741 miles · 4 h 0 min flight
The distance from Chicago to Los Angeles is 2,802 km (1,741 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 4 h 0 min. Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Chicago
Illinois
Los Angeles
California
- Kilometres
- 2,802
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,741
- 1,513 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 4 h 0 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −2 hours
- Los Angeles vs Chicago
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chicago | West (262°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Los Angeles | East-northeast (63°) |
| Halfway point | 38.95° N, 103.78° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Chicago?
2,802 kilometres or 1,741 miles (1,513 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
About 4 h 0 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 Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago right now.
In which direction is Los Angeles from Chicago?
Los Angeles lies to the west of Chicago (initial bearing 262°).
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.