Chicago to Sydney Distance
14,874 km · 9,242 miles · 19 h 6 min flight
The distance from Chicago to Sydney is 14,874 km (9,242 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 19 h 6 min. Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Chicago.
Chicago
Illinois
Sydney
New South Wales
- Kilometres
- 14,874
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 9,242
- 8,031 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 19 h 6 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +16 hours
- Sydney vs Chicago
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chicago | West (260°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Sydney | East-northeast (62°) |
| Halfway point | 8.05° N, 153.71° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sydney from Chicago?
14,874 kilometres or 9,242 miles (8,031 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Sydney?
About 19 h 6 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 Sydney?
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Chicago right now.
In which direction is Sydney from Chicago?
Sydney lies to the west of Chicago (initial bearing 260°).
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.