Chicago to Colombo Distance

14,443 km · 8,975 miles · 18 h 33 min flight

The distance from Chicago to Colombo is 14,443 km (8,975 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 18 h 33 min. Colombo is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.

Chicago

Illinois

14,443 km

Colombo

Sri Lanka

Kilometres: 14,443; great-circle distance
Miles: 8,975; 7,799 nautical miles
Flight time: 18 h 33 min; non-stop, estimated
Time difference: +10 hours 30 minutes; Colombo vs Chicago

Direction and halfway point

Direction from Chicago	North-northeast (16°)
Direction back from Colombo	North-northwest (348°)
Halfway point	68.49° N, 48.57° E
Chicago coordinates	41.85° N, 87.65° W
Colombo coordinates	6.94° N, 79.85° E

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Colombo from Chicago?

14,443 kilometres or 8,975 miles (7,799 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Colombo?

About 18 h 33 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 Colombo?

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

In which direction is Colombo from Chicago?

Colombo lies to the north-northeast of Chicago (initial bearing 16°).

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.