Distance from Chicago to Honolulu

6,839 km · 4,249 miles as the crow flies, about 9 h 3 min by air.

Air route

41.8300°, -87.7501° · America/Chicago

21.3069°, -157.8580° · Pacific/Honolulu

Flight distance (great circle)
6,839km
Est. flight time
9 h 3 min
Initial bearing
274°W
Time difference
−5 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 6,829 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Chicago to Honolulu at a glance

Straight-line distance6,839 km / 4,249 mi / 3,693 nmi
Estimated flight time9 h 3 min
Initial bearing274° (W)
Halfway point36.808°, -127.267°
Chicago coordinates41.83°, -87.7501°
Honolulu coordinates21.3069°, -157.858°

Time difference: Chicago and Honolulu. Local time: Chicago · Honolulu. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Honolulu.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Chicago from Honolulu?

6,839 km (4,249 miles, 3,693 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 Honolulu?

About 9 h 3 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 Honolulu from Chicago?

The great-circle route leaves Chicago on an initial bearing of 274° (W). The halfway point is near 36.81°, -127.27°.