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Distance from Suzhou to Chicago

Straight line

11,405 km
7,087 mi · 6,158 NM

By road

12,811 km
7,960 mi

Travel time

148 h 52 min
flight ≈ 14 h 45 min

Direction

NNE 21°
initial bearing

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How far is Suzhou from Chicago?

Suzhou (China) and Chicago (United States) are very far apart: 11,405 km in a straight line, that is 7,087 miles or 6,158 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Suzhou to Chicago is 12,811 km (7,960 miles), about 148 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Suzhou, Chicago lies to the north (initial bearing 21°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 71.1817°, -178.7538°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 45 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 Suzhou from Chicago?

By road it is 12,811 km (7,960 miles) from Suzhou to Chicago; in a straight line it is 11,405 km (7,087 miles).

How long is the drive from Suzhou to Chicago?

About 148 h 52 min on the fastest route (12,811 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chicago from Suzhou?

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

How long is the flight from Suzhou to Chicago?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 45 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.