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Distance from Chicago to Havana

Straight line

2,133 km
1,325 mi · 1,152 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 10 min

Direction

SSE 165°
initial bearing

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How far is Chicago from Havana?

Chicago (United States) and Havana (Cuba) are quite far apart: 2,133 km in a straight line, that is 1,325 miles or 1,152 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Chicago and Havana, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Chicago, Havana lies to the south (initial bearing 165°). The route crosses from United States into Cuba. The halfway point is at 32.5187°, -84.7399°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chicago from Havana?

The straight-line distance between Chicago and Havana is 2,133 km (1,325 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Havana from Chicago?

Havana is to the south of Chicago, at an initial bearing of 165°.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Havana?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 10 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.