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Distance from Chicago to Chongqing

Straight line

11,965 km
7,434 mi · 6,460 NM

By road

11,893 km
7,390 mi

Travel time

138 h 47 min
flight ≈ 15 h 27 min

Direction

NNW 347°
initial bearing

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How far is Chicago from Chongqing?

Chicago (United States) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 11,965 km in a straight line, that is 7,434 miles or 6,460 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chicago to Chongqing is 11,893 km (7,390 miles), about 138 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chicago, Chongqing lies to the north (initial bearing 347°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 78.5540°, 157.6112°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 27 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 Chongqing?

By road it is 11,893 km (7,390 miles) from Chicago to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 11,965 km (7,434 miles).

How long is the drive from Chicago to Chongqing?

About 138 h 47 min on the fastest route (11,893 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Chicago?

Chongqing is to the north of Chicago, at an initial bearing of 347°.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 27 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.