Distance from Chicago to Delhi

12,048 km · 7,486 miles as the crow flies, about 15 h 34 min by air.

Air route

41.8300°, -87.7501° · America/Chicago

28.6700°, 77.2300° · Asia/Kolkata

Flight distance (great circle)
12,048km
Est. flight time
15 h 34 min
Initial bearing
14°NNE
Time difference
+10.5 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 12,026 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Chicago to Delhi at a glance

Straight-line distance12,048 km / 7,486 mi / 6,505 nmi
Estimated flight time15 h 34 min
Initial bearing14° (NNE)
Halfway point77.733°, 26.472°
Chicago coordinates41.83°, -87.7501°
Delhi coordinates28.67°, 77.23°

Local time: Chicago · Delhi. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Delhi.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Chicago from Delhi?

12,048 km (7,486 miles, 6,505 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Delhi?

About 15 h 34 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Delhi from Chicago?

The great-circle route leaves Chicago on an initial bearing of 14° (NNE). The halfway point is near 77.73°, 26.47°.