Distance from Tokyo to Chicago

10,157 km · 6,311 miles as the crow flies, about 13 h 12 min by air.

Air route

35.6850°, 139.7514° · Asia/Tokyo

41.8300°, -87.7501° · America/Chicago

Flight distance (great circle)
10,157km
Est. flight time
13 h 12 min
Initial bearing
33°NNE
Time difference
−14 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 10,134 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Tokyo to Chicago at a glance

Straight-line distance10,157 km / 6,311 mi / 5,484 nmi
Estimated flight time13 h 12 min
Initial bearing33° (NNE)
Halfway point63.248°, -159.592°
Tokyo coordinates35.685°, 139.7514°
Chicago coordinates41.83°, -87.7501°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Chicago?

10,157 km (6,311 miles, 5,484 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 Tokyo to Chicago?

About 13 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 Tokyo?

The great-circle route leaves Tokyo on an initial bearing of 33° (NNE). The halfway point is near 63.25°, -159.59°.