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How far is Chicago, IL, from Las Vegas, NV?

The distance between Las Vegas (Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1514 miles / 2437 kilometers / 1316 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago (ORD) is 1752 miles / 2820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 33 minutes.

Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 1514.240 miles
  • 2436.933 kilometers
  • 1315.839 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
  • 1510.986 miles
  • 2431.696 kilometers
  • 1313.011 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 O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Las Vegas to Chicago generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport
City: Las Vegas, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAS
ICAO Code: KLAS
Coordinates: 36°4′48″N, 115°9′7″W
Destination Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Airlines flying from Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago (ORD)

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