London to Chicago

Flight distance, time and route map · LHR → MDW

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 56°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,349 km3,945 miles · 3,428 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h 25 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-west 297° at departure
From
London Heathrow Airport United Kingdom
Type
International · long-haul
Chicago to London

Questions

How far is London from Chicago by plane?

The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport is 6,349 km (3,945 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from London to Chicago?

About 8 h 25 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave London heading north-west (297°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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