Distance from Nanjing to Chicago
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How far is Nanjing from Chicago?
Nanjing (China) and Chicago (United States) 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 Nanjing, Chicago lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). The route crosses from China into United States. 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 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
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nanjing from Chicago?
The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Chicago is 11,386 km (7,075 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Chicago from Nanjing?
Chicago is to the north of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 20°.
How long is the flight from Nanjing to Chicago?
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.