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Distance from Chicago to Changchun

Straight line

9,956 km
6,186 mi · 5,376 NM

By road

12,582 km
7,818 mi

Travel time

147 h 32 min
flight ≈ 12 h 57 min

Direction

NNW 337°
initial bearing

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How far is Chicago from Changchun?

Chicago (United States) and Changchun (China) are very far apart: 9,956 km in a straight line, that is 6,186 miles or 5,376 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chicago to Changchun is 12,582 km (7,818 miles), about 147 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Chicago, Changchun lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 72.9734°, -157.9836°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 57 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 Chicago from Changchun?

By road it is 12,582 km (7,818 miles) from Chicago to Changchun; in a straight line it is 9,956 km (6,186 miles).

How long is the drive from Chicago to Changchun?

About 147 h 32 min on the fastest route (12,582 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changchun from Chicago?

Changchun is to the north-west of Chicago, at an initial bearing of 337°.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Changchun?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 57 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.