Chicago to Kathmandu Distance

12,248 km · 7,610 miles · 15 h 49 min flight

The distance from Chicago to Kathmandu is 12,248 km (7,610 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 49 min. Kathmandu is 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of Chicago.

Chicago

Illinois

12,248 km

Kathmandu

Nepal

Kilometres: 12,248; great-circle distance
Miles: 7,610; 6,613 nautical miles
Flight time: 15 h 49 min; non-stop, estimated
Time difference: +10 hours 45 minutes; Kathmandu vs Chicago

Direction and halfway point

Direction from Chicago	North (7°)
Direction back from Kathmandu	North (354°)
Halfway point	81.35° N, 53.36° E
Chicago coordinates	41.85° N, 87.65° W
Kathmandu coordinates	27.70° N, 85.32° E

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Kathmandu from Chicago?

12,248 kilometres or 7,610 miles (6,613 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Kathmandu?

About 15 h 49 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 Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of Chicago right now.

In which direction is Kathmandu from Chicago?

Kathmandu lies to the north of Chicago (initial bearing 7°).

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.