Distance from Chicago to London

The distance between Chicago, United States and London, United Kingdom is 6,374 kilometers (3,961 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

London, England, United Kingdom

Chicago and London are located across the Atlantic Ocean, connecting North America and Europe, with significant cultural and economic ties. The straight-line distance between them is 6,374 kilometers, heading northeast.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while London is at 25 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to London crosses the Atlantic Ocean, highlighting the vast expanse between North America and Europe.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for moderate tourist crowds and pleasant conditions in London, avoiding peak summer tourism.

Climate

London generally has milder winters and cooler summers compared to Chicago, with more frequent rain throughout the year.

Accessibility

London offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, often more developed than those in Chicago, aiding visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 10-12 hours
Jet fighter 6-8 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
London, United Kingdom

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/London

Coordinates: 51.5085° N 0.1257° W

Elevation: 25 m (82 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • London City Airport (LCY)
  • RAF Northolt (NHT)
  • London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH)
  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
  • Redhill Aerodrome (KRH)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from London

Distances between cities Kilometers
From London to Birmingham 163 km
From London to Glasgow 556 km
From London to Manchester 262 km
From London to Sheffield 228 km
From London to Leeds 272 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between Chicago and London.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Chicago, United States Islington, United Kingdom 6,374 km
Portland, United States Bucaramanga, Colombia 6,374 km
Calgary, Canada Barcelona, Venezuela 6,373 km
Villa Nueva, Guatemala São Paulo, Brazil 6,373 km
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Reading, United Kingdom 6,373 km
Valencia, Spain Brampton, Canada 6,375 km
Birmingham, United Kingdom Louisville, United States 6,373 km
Barcelona, Spain Lahore, Pakistan 6,375 km
Belo Horizonte, Brazil Guatemala City, Guatemala 6,372 km
Guatemala City, Guatemala São Paulo, Brazil 6,376 km
Buenos Aires, Argentina San Pedro Sula, Honduras 6,372 km
Valencia, Spain Mississauga, Canada 6,372 km
Belmopan, Belize Curitiba, Brazil 6,372 km
Villa Nueva, Guatemala Guarulhos, Brazil 6,376 km
Seattle, United States Medellín, Colombia 6,372 km
Stockholm, Sweden Nagpur, India 6,372 km

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