Chicago to Chennai Distance

13,782 km · 8,564 miles · 17 h 44 min flight

The distance from Chicago to Chennai is 13,782 km (8,564 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 17 h 44 min. Chennai is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.

Chicago

Illinois

13,782 km

Chennai

India

Kilometres: 13,782; great-circle distance
Miles: 8,564; 7,442 nautical miles
Flight time: 17 h 44 min; non-stop, estimated
Time difference: +10 hours 30 minutes; Chennai vs Chicago

Direction and halfway point

Direction from Chicago	North-northeast (14°)
Direction back from Chennai	North (349°)
Halfway point	71.97° N, 47.89° E
Chicago coordinates	41.85° N, 87.65° W
Chennai coordinates	13.09° N, 80.28° E

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Chennai from Chicago?

13,782 kilometres or 8,564 miles (7,442 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Chennai?

About 17 h 44 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Chennai?

Chennai is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago right now.

In which direction is Chennai from Chicago?

Chennai lies to the north-northeast of Chicago (initial bearing 14°).

Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.