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Distance from Chongqing to Chicago

Straight line

11,965 km
7,434 mi · 6,460 NM

By road

11,886 km
7,385 mi

Travel time

138 h 35 min
flight ≈ 15 h 27 min

Direction

N 11°
initial bearing

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How far is Chongqing from Chicago?

Chongqing (China) and Chicago (United States) are very far apart: 11,965 km in a straight line, that is 7,434 miles or 6,460 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chongqing to Chicago is 11,886 km (7,385 miles), about 138 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chongqing, Chicago lies to the north (initial bearing 11°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 78.5540°, 157.6112°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 27 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 Chongqing from Chicago?

By road it is 11,886 km (7,385 miles) from Chongqing to Chicago; in a straight line it is 11,965 km (7,434 miles).

How long is the drive from Chongqing to Chicago?

About 138 h 35 min on the fastest route (11,886 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chicago from Chongqing?

Chicago is to the north of Chongqing, at an initial bearing of 11°.

How long is the flight from Chongqing to Chicago?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 27 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.