Distance from Chicago to Bangkok
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How far is Chicago from Bangkok?
Chicago (United States) and Bangkok (Thailand) are very far apart: 13,792 km in a straight line, that is 8,570 miles or 7,447 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Chicago, Bangkok lies to the north (initial bearing 350°). The route crosses from United States into Thailand. The halfway point is at 74.1635°, 124.7980°.
A direct flight would take about 17 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Chicago
- Chicago – Toronto 702 km
- Chicago – Philadelphia 1,069 km
- Chicago – New York City 1,146 km
- Chicago – Manhattan 1,148 km
- Chicago – Brooklyn 1,152 km
- Chicago – The Bronx 1,155 km
- Chicago – Queens 1,161 km
- Chicago – Montréal 1,200 km
- Chicago – Dallas 1,291 km
Other distances from Bangkok
- Bangkok – Phnom Penh 537 km
- Bangkok – Yangon 576 km
- Bangkok – Ho Chi Minh City 741 km
- Bangkok – Kota Bharu 870 km
- Bangkok – Hanoi 987 km
- Bangkok – Mandalay 1,026 km
- Bangkok – Dadonghai 1,083 km
- Bangkok – Medan 1,149 km
- Bangkok – Kuala Lumpur 1,187 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Bangkok?
The straight-line distance between Chicago and Bangkok is 13,792 km (8,570 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Bangkok from Chicago?
Bangkok is to the north of Chicago, at an initial bearing of 350°.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Bangkok?
A direct flight would take about 17 h 44 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.