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Distance from Hangzhou to Chicago

Straight line

11,524 km
7,161 mi · 6,223 NM

By road

12,849 km
7,984 mi

Travel time

149 h 27 min
flight ≈ 14 h 54 min

Direction

NNE 21°
initial bearing

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How far is Hangzhou from Chicago?

Hangzhou (China) and Chicago (United States) are very far apart: 11,524 km in a straight line, that is 7,161 miles or 6,223 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hangzhou to Chicago is 12,849 km (7,984 miles), about 149 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Hangzhou, Chicago lies to the north (initial bearing 21°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 71.0055°, 179.6755°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 54 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 Hangzhou from Chicago?

By road it is 12,849 km (7,984 miles) from Hangzhou to Chicago; in a straight line it is 11,524 km (7,161 miles).

How long is the drive from Hangzhou to Chicago?

About 149 h 27 min on the fastest route (12,849 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chicago from Hangzhou?

Chicago is to the north of Hangzhou, at an initial bearing of 21°.

How long is the flight from Hangzhou to Chicago?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 54 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.