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How far is Lydd from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 4026 miles / 6480 kilometers / 3499 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Lydd Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4026.314 miles
  • 6479.724 kilometers
  • 3498.771 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
  • 4015.182 miles
  • 6461.809 kilometers
  • 3489.098 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 Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lydd Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Chicago to Lydd generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 013 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Lydd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lydd Airport (LYX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Lydd Airport
City: Lydd
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LYX
ICAO Code: EGMD
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E