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How far is Chicago, IL, from Leeds?

The distance between Leeds (Leeds Bradford Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 3837 miles / 6175 kilometers / 3334 nautical miles.

Leeds Bradford Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Leeds to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Leeds to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3837.032 miles
  • 6175.104 kilometers
  • 3334.290 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
  • 3826.358 miles
  • 6157.926 kilometers
  • 3325.014 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 Leeds to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Leeds Bradford Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Leeds to Chicago generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 961 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Leeds to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Leeds Bradford Airport
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LBA
ICAO Code: EGNM
Coordinates: 53°51′57″N, 1°39′38″W
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W