Distance from Shenzhen to Chicago
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How far is Shenzhen from Chicago?
Shenzhen (China) and Chicago (United States) are very far apart: 12,534 km in a straight line, that is 7,788 miles or 6,768 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shenzhen, Chicago lies to the north (initial bearing 17°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 71.0855°, 164.0359°.
A direct flight would take about 16 h 10 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 Shenzhen
- Shenzhen – Kowloon 28 km
- Shenzhen – Hong Kong 32 km
- Shenzhen – Dongguan 62 km
- Shenzhen – Guangzhou 105 km
- Shenzhen – Foshan 110 km
- Shenzhen – Yunfu 212 km
- Shenzhen – Jieyang 260 km
- Shenzhen – Shantou 286 km
- Shenzhen – Zhongshan 385 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 Shenzhen from Chicago?
The straight-line distance between Shenzhen and Chicago is 12,534 km (7,788 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Chicago from Shenzhen?
Chicago is to the north of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 17°.
How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Chicago?
A direct flight would take about 16 h 10 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.