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Distance from Chicago to Delhi

Straight line

12,046 km
7,485 mi · 6,504 NM

By road

9,979 km
6,201 mi

Travel time

113 h 49 min
flight ≈ 15 h 33 min

Direction

NNE 14°
initial bearing

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How far is Chicago from Delhi?

Chicago (United States) and Delhi (India) are very far apart: 12,046 km in a straight line, that is 7,485 miles or 6,504 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chicago to Delhi is 9,979 km (6,201 miles), about 113 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chicago, Delhi lies to the north (initial bearing 14°). The route crosses from United States into India. The halfway point is at 77.6677°, 26.4290°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 33 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 Delhi?

By road it is 9,979 km (6,201 miles) from Chicago to Delhi; in a straight line it is 12,046 km (7,485 miles).

How long is the drive from Chicago to Delhi?

About 113 h 49 min on the fastest route (9,979 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Delhi from Chicago?

Delhi is to the north of Chicago, at an initial bearing of 14°.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Delhi?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 33 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.