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Distance from Chengdu to Chicago

Straight line

11,886 km
7,386 mi · 6,418 NM

By road

12,003 km
7,458 mi

Travel time

137 h 31 min
flight ≈ 15 h 21 min

Direction

N 9°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Chicago?

Chengdu (China) and Chicago (United States) are very far apart: 11,886 km in a straight line, that is 7,386 miles or 6,418 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Chicago is 12,003 km (7,458 miles), about 137 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chengdu, Chicago lies to the north (initial bearing 9°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 80.3599°, 153.2221°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chengdu from Chicago?

By road it is 12,003 km (7,458 miles) from Chengdu to Chicago; in a straight line it is 11,886 km (7,386 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Chicago?

About 137 h 31 min on the fastest route (12,003 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chicago from Chengdu?

Chicago is to the north of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 9°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Chicago?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 21 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.