Chicago to Istanbul Distance
8,815 km · 5,477 miles · 11 h 31 min flight
The distance from Chicago to Istanbul is 8,815 km (5,477 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 31 min. Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Chicago
Illinois
Istanbul
Turkey
- Kilometres
- 8,815
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,477
- 4,759 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 31 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +8 hours
- Istanbul vs Chicago
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chicago | Northeast (43°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Istanbul | Northwest (317°) |
| Halfway point | 59.23° N, 28.75° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Istanbul from Chicago?
8,815 kilometres or 5,477 miles (4,759 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Istanbul?
About 11 h 31 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 Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Chicago right now.
In which direction is Istanbul from Chicago?
Istanbul lies to the northeast of Chicago (initial bearing 43°).
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.