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LAX to ORD: Distance and Flight Time

The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 2,802 km (1,741 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to LAX).

Distance
2,802 km
Distance (mi)
1,741 mi
Nautical miles
1,513 nm
Typical flight time
4h
Direction
northeast
Airlines
7

How far is it from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 2,802 km (1,741 mi, 1,513 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.

How long is the flight from LAX to ORD?

A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly northeast of LAX.

Airlines flying LAX to ORD

7 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:

Frequently asked questions

How far is Los Angeles from Chicago?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 2,802 km (1,741 mi, 1,513 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.

How long is the flight from LAX to ORD?

A typical nonstop flight between LAX and ORD takes about 4h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.

What direction is ORD from LAX?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly northeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Which airlines fly LAX to ORD?

7 airlines appear on the LAX-ORD route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines.

Related routes

Other routes from Los Angeles (LAX):

Other routes from Chicago (ORD):

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