Distance from Hong Kong to Chicago

12,555 km · 7,801 miles as the crow flies, about 16 h 12 min by air.

Air route

22.3050°, 114.1850° · Asia/Hong Kong

41.8300°, -87.7501° · America/Chicago

Flight distance (great circle)
12,555km
Est. flight time
16 h 12 min
Initial bearing
18°NNE
Time difference
−13 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 12,535 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Hong Kong to Chicago at a glance

Straight-line distance12,555 km / 7,801 mi / 6,779 nmi
Estimated flight time16 h 12 min
Initial bearing18° (NNE)
Halfway point70.838°, 164.133°
Hong Kong coordinates22.305°, 114.185°
Chicago coordinates41.83°, -87.7501°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Hong Kong from Chicago?

12,555 km (7,801 miles, 6,779 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 Hong Kong to Chicago?

About 16 h 12 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 Chicago from Hong Kong?

The great-circle route leaves Hong Kong on an initial bearing of 18° (NNE). The halfway point is near 70.84°, 164.13°.