Los Angeles to Chicago Distance
2,802 km · 1,741 miles · 4 h 0 min flight
The distance from Los Angeles to Chicago is 2,802 km (1,741 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 4 h 0 min. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles
California
Chicago
Illinois
- 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
- Chicago vs Los Angeles
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Los Angeles | East-northeast (63°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Chicago | West (262°) |
| Halfway point | 38.95° N, 103.78° W |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles to Chicago?
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 Los Angeles and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.
In which direction is Chicago from Los Angeles?
Chicago lies to the east-northeast of Los Angeles (initial bearing 63°).
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.