Flights to Chesterfield
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Chesterfield is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,495 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Manchester Airport (MAN, 58 km), Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA, 70 km), Birmingham Airport (BHX, 91 km), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 96 km), Humberside Airport (HUY, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 47 km (29 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 58 km (36 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 70 km (43 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 96 km (60 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| Humberside Airport (regional) | HUY | 79 km (49 mi) | 7,218 ft | 121 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,495 ft, EMA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 306 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Chesterfield
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield to London | United Kingdom | 213 km (132 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Chesterfield to Berlin | Germany | 996 km (619 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Chesterfield to Madrid | Spain | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Chesterfield to Paris | France | 555 km (345 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Chesterfield to Hamburg | Germany | 756 km (470 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Chesterfield to Vienna | Austria | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Chesterfield to Barcelona | Spain | 1,346 km (836 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Chesterfield to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,372 km (853 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Chesterfield to Munich | Germany | 1,075 km (668 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Chesterfield to Milan | Italy | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Chesterfield to Prague | Czechia | 1,145 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Chesterfield to Copenhagen | Denmark | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Chesterfield to Oslo | Norway | 1,048 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Chesterfield to Köln | Germany | 626 km (389 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Chesterfield to Dublin | Ireland | 321 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Chesterfield to Brussels | Belgium | 476 km (296 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Chesterfield to Marseille | France | 1,214 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Chesterfield to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 425 km (264 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Chesterfield to Turin | Italy | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Chesterfield to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 435 km (270 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Chesterfield to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,290 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Chesterfield to Wrocław | Poland | 1,277 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Chesterfield to Beijing | China | 8,067 km (5,013 mi) | about 11 h 6 min |
| Chesterfield to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,640 km (1,641 mi) | about 4 h 8 min |
| Chesterfield to Moscow | Russia | 2,502 km (1,555 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Chesterfield to Harbin | China | 7,956 km (4,943 mi) | about 10 h 57 min |
| Chesterfield to Shenyang | China | 8,206 km (5,099 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Chesterfield to New York City | United States | 5,429 km (3,374 mi) | about 7 h 43 min |
| Chesterfield to Changchun | China | 8,084 km (5,023 mi) | about 11 h 7 min |
| Chesterfield to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 2,056 km (1,277 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Chesterfield?
East Midlands Airport (EMA) is the closest large airport at 47 km (29 mi). The others, MAN, LBA, BHX, LPL, HUY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is EMA from Chesterfield city centre?
47 km (29 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Chesterfield on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.