How far is Long Beach, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 1741 miles / 2802 kilometers / 1513 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Long Beach (LGB) is 2021 miles / 3252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 30 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Long Beach Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Long Beach
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Long Beach. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1741.306 miles
- 2802.360 kilometers
- 1513.153 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- 1737.905 miles
- 2796.886 kilometers
- 1510.198 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 Long Beach?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Long Beach?
The time difference between Chicago and Long Beach is 2 hours. Long Beach is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)
On average, flying from Chicago to Long Beach generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 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 Long Beach
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).
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 | Long Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Long Beach, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LGB |
| ICAO Code: | KLGB |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W |