Distance from Sydney to Chicago

14,865 km · 9,237 miles as the crow flies, about 19 h 5 min by air.

Air route

-33.9200°, 151.1852° · Australia/Sydney

41.8300°, -87.7501° · America/Chicago

Flight distance (great circle)
14,865km
Est. flight time
19 h 5 min
Initial bearing
62°ENE
Time difference
−15 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 14,870 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Sydney to Chicago at a glance

Straight-line distance14,865 km / 9,237 mi / 8,027 nmi
Estimated flight time19 h 5 min
Initial bearing62° (ENE)
Halfway point7.965°, -153.719°
Sydney coordinates-33.92°, 151.1852°
Chicago coordinates41.83°, -87.7501°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Chicago?

14,865 km (9,237 miles, 8,027 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 Sydney to Chicago?

About 19 h 5 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 Sydney?

The great-circle route leaves Sydney on an initial bearing of 62° (ENE). The halfway point is near 7.96°, -153.72°.