How far is Las Vegas, NV, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Las Vegas (Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport) is 1521 miles / 2447 kilometers / 1321 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Las Vegas (LAS) is 1751 miles / 2818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 34 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Las Vegas
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Las Vegas. 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 Chicago to Las Vegas?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Las Vegas?
The time difference between Chicago and Las Vegas is 2 hours. Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Las Vegas 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 Chicago to Las Vegas
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Las Vegas (LAS)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |