How far is Chicago, IL, from Las Vegas, NV?
The distance between Las Vegas (Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1521 miles / 2447 kilometers / 1321 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago (MDW) is 1752 miles / 2820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 36 minutes.
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Las Vegas to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Las Vegas to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1520.611 miles
- 2447.186 kilometers
- 1321.375 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1517.320 miles
- 2441.890 kilometers
- 1318.515 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Las Vegas to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Las Vegas and Chicago?
The time difference between Las Vegas and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Las Vegas.
Flight carbon footprint between Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Las Vegas to Chicago generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Las Vegas to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Las Vegas, NV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAS |
| ICAO Code: | KLAS |
| Coordinates: | 36°4′48″N, 115°9′7″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago (MDW)
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| Southwest Airlines |