Distance from Chicago to Mumbai

12,980 km · 8,065 miles as the crow flies, about 16 h 43 min by air.

Air route

41.8300°, -87.7501° · America/Chicago

19.0170°, 72.8570° · Asia/Kolkata

Flight distance (great circle)
12,980km
Est. flight time
16 h 43 min
Initial bearing
21°NNE
Time difference
+10.5 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 12,961 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Chicago to Mumbai at a glance

Straight-line distance12,980 km / 8,065 mi / 7,009 nmi
Estimated flight time16 h 43 min
Initial bearing21° (NNE)
Halfway point70.760°, 27.291°
Chicago coordinates41.83°, -87.7501°
Mumbai coordinates19.017°, 72.857°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Chicago from Mumbai?

12,980 km (8,065 miles, 7,009 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 Mumbai?

About 16 h 43 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 Mumbai from Chicago?

The great-circle route leaves Chicago on an initial bearing of 21° (NNE). The halfway point is near 70.76°, 27.29°.