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Distance from Chicago to Hangzhou

Straight line

11,524 km
7,161 mi · 6,223 NM

By road

12,850 km
7,985 mi

Travel time

149 h 30 min
flight ≈ 14 h 54 min

Direction

NNW 336°
initial bearing

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How far is Chicago from Hangzhou?

Chicago (United States) and Hangzhou (China) are very far apart: 11,524 km in a straight line, that is 7,161 miles or 6,223 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chicago to Hangzhou is 12,850 km (7,985 miles), about 149 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Chicago, Hangzhou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 336°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 71.0055°, 179.6755°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 54 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 Hangzhou?

By road it is 12,850 km (7,985 miles) from Chicago to Hangzhou; in a straight line it is 11,524 km (7,161 miles).

How long is the drive from Chicago to Hangzhou?

About 149 h 30 min on the fastest route (12,850 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hangzhou from Chicago?

Hangzhou is to the north-west of Chicago, at an initial bearing of 336°.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Hangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 54 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.