London (LHR) to Chicago (MDW)
Flight time
≈ 8h 41m
Bearing
297° NW
London (LHR) to Chicago (MDW) is 3,945 miles (6,349 km) as the crow flies — the great-circle baseline most distance-based mileage programs credit.
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Route traffic
No carrier has filed nonstop LHR–MDWservice with the US Department of Transportation. That usually means the route is served with a connection, or only by carriers outside the DOT's reporting scope. The distance, map, and airport detail still apply.
The airports
London
GB
London Heathrow Airport
Coordinates
51.47°N, 0.46°W
Hemisphere
N · W
Frequently asked
How far is London (LHR) from Chicago (MDW)?
LHR to MDW is 3,945 miles (6,349 km / 3,428 nautical miles) measured great-circle — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.
How long is the flight from LHR to MDW?
A nonstop covers the 3,945-mile great-circle distance in roughly 8h 41m of block time, before winds. Actual schedules vary a few percent by direction and aircraft.
Is LHR–MDW a nonstop route?
No US DOT nonstop filings were found for LHR–MDW, so it is typically flown with a connection. The great-circle distance above still applies to the direct path.
What mileage do I earn flying LHR–MDW?
Distance-based programs credit off the 3,945-mile great-circle figure, then apply your fare-class earning rate. Revenue-based programs credit off the fare instead.
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