Chicago to Los Angeles distance
The flight distance from Chicago to Los Angeles is 2,804 km (1,742 miles), about 4 h 0 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 2,804 km
- Miles
- 1,742 mi
- Nautical miles
- 1,514 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 4 h 0 min
- Initial heading
- 262° W
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About this route
2,804 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. Over a distance this short the great circle and a straight line on the map are almost identical.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Los Angeles?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chicago to Los Angeles is about 2,804 km, or 1,742 miles (1,514 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 4 h 0 min based on a typical 800 km/h cruise speed plus take-off and landing. Actual scheduled times vary with wind and routing.
Which direction is Los Angeles from Chicago?
Leaving Chicago, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 262° (W).