Chicago to Johannesburg Distance

13,984 km · 8,689 miles · 17 h 59 min flight

The distance from Chicago to Johannesburg is 13,984 km (8,689 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 17 h 59 min. Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

Chicago

Illinois

13,984 km

Johannesburg

South Africa

Kilometres: 13,984; great-circle distance
Miles: 8,689; 7,551 nautical miles
Flight time: 17 h 59 min; non-stop, estimated
Time difference: +7 hours; Johannesburg vs Chicago

Direction and halfway point

Direction from Chicago	East (95°)
Direction back from Johannesburg	Northwest (304°)
Halfway point	14.33° N, 21.41° W
Chicago coordinates	41.85° N, 87.65° W
Johannesburg coordinates	26.20° S, 28.04° E

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Johannesburg from Chicago?

13,984 kilometres or 8,689 miles (7,551 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?

About 17 h 59 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 Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Chicago right now.

In which direction is Johannesburg from Chicago?

Johannesburg lies to the east of Chicago (initial bearing 95°).

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.