London to Chicago Distance
6,356 km · 3,950 miles · 8 h 27 min flight
The distance from London to Chicago is 6,356 km (3,950 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 8 h 27 min. Chicago is 6 hours behind London.
London
United Kingdom
Chicago
Illinois
- 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
- Chicago vs London
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from London | West-northwest (298°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Chicago | Northeast (48°) |
| Halfway point | 55.64° N, 48.79° W |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from London?
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 London to Chicago?
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 London and Chicago?
Chicago is 6 hours behind London right now.
In which direction is Chicago from London?
Chicago lies to the west-northwest of London (initial bearing 298°).
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.