Distance from Chicago to Nanjing
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How far is Chicago from Nanjing?
Chicago (United States) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 11,386 km in a straight line, that is 7,075 miles or 6,148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Chicago, Nanjing lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 72.5124°, -179.7785°.
A direct flight would take about 14 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Chicago
- Chicago – Toronto 702 km
- Chicago – Philadelphia 1,069 km
- Chicago – New York City 1,146 km
- Chicago – Manhattan 1,148 km
- Chicago – Brooklyn 1,152 km
- Chicago – The Bronx 1,155 km
- Chicago – Queens 1,161 km
- Chicago – Montréal 1,200 km
- Chicago – Dallas 1,291 km
Other distances from Nanjing
- Nanjing – Hefei 143 km
- Nanjing – Wuxi 153 km
- Nanjing – Huainan 179 km
- Nanjing – Changshu City 191 km
- Nanjing – Suzhou 192 km
- Nanjing – Kunshan 219 km
- Nanjing – Hangzhou 237 km
- Nanjing – Shanghai 270 km
- Nanjing – Tongshan 280 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Nanjing?
The straight-line distance between Chicago and Nanjing is 11,386 km (7,075 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Nanjing from Chicago?
Nanjing is to the north-west of Chicago, at an initial bearing of 337°.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Nanjing?
A direct flight would take about 14 h 44 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.