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MDW to LKN: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Leknes (Leknes Airport)
3,847 mi
6,191 km · 3,343 nm
8h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,847 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 1m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- LKN — Leknes Airport · Leknes, Norway
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Near LKN
- SVJ · Svolvær Helle Airport28 mi away
- VRY · Værøy Heliport41 mi away
- SKN · Stokmarknes Skagen Airport47 mi away
- RET · Røst Airport58 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from LKN?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Leknes (LKN) is 3,847 miles (6,191 km, 3,343 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to LKN?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 1m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Leknes?
Leknes is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to LKN?
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