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Distance from Guangzhou to Chicago

Straight line

12,498 km
7,766 mi · 6,748 NM

By road

13,132 km
8,160 mi

Travel time

152 h 32 min
flight ≈ 16 h 7 min

Direction

NNE 17°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Chicago?

Guangzhou (China) and Chicago (United States) are very far apart: 12,498 km in a straight line, that is 7,766 miles or 6,748 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Chicago is 13,132 km (8,160 miles), about 152 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Chicago lies to the north (initial bearing 17°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 71.8491°, 163.1428°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 7 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 Guangzhou from Chicago?

By road it is 13,132 km (8,160 miles) from Guangzhou to Chicago; in a straight line it is 12,498 km (7,766 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Chicago?

About 152 h 32 min on the fastest route (13,132 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chicago from Guangzhou?

Chicago is to the north of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 17°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Chicago?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 7 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.