EN RO

Distance from Chicago to Harbin

Straight line

9,724 km
6,042 mi · 5,250 NM

By road

12,781 km
7,942 mi

Travel time

149 h 43 min
flight ≈ 12 h 39 min

Direction

NNW 337°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Harbin → Chicago

How far is Chicago from Harbin?

Chicago (United States) and Harbin (China) are very far apart: 9,724 km in a straight line, that is 6,042 miles or 5,250 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chicago to Harbin is 12,781 km (7,942 miles), about 149 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Chicago, Harbin lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 72.8179°, -154.4606°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 39 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 Harbin?

By road it is 12,781 km (7,942 miles) from Chicago to Harbin; in a straight line it is 9,724 km (6,042 miles).

How long is the drive from Chicago to Harbin?

About 149 h 43 min on the fastest route (12,781 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Harbin from Chicago?

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

How long is the flight from Chicago to Harbin?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 39 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.