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Distance from Chicago to Dhaka

Straight line

12,743 km
7,918 mi · 6,881 NM

By road

11,604 km
7,211 mi

Travel time

132 h 53 min
flight ≈ 16 h 26 min

Direction

N 2°
initial bearing

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How far is Chicago from Dhaka?

Chicago (United States) and Dhaka (Bangladesh) are very far apart: 12,743 km in a straight line, that is 7,918 miles or 6,881 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chicago to Dhaka is 11,604 km (7,211 miles), about 132 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chicago, Dhaka lies to the north (initial bearing 2°). The route crosses from United States into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at 80.8110°, 82.0140°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 26 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 Dhaka?

By road it is 11,604 km (7,211 miles) from Chicago to Dhaka; in a straight line it is 12,743 km (7,918 miles).

How long is the drive from Chicago to Dhaka?

About 132 h 53 min on the fastest route (11,604 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dhaka from Chicago?

Dhaka is to the north of Chicago, at an initial bearing of 2°.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Dhaka?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 26 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.