Colombo to Chicago Distance
14,443 km · 8,975 miles · 18 h 33 min flight
The distance from Colombo to Chicago is 14,443 km (8,975 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 18 h 33 min. Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Chicago
Illinois
- 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
- Chicago vs Colombo
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Colombo | North-northwest (348°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Chicago | North-northeast (16°) |
| Halfway point | 68.49° N, 48.57° E |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Colombo?
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 Colombo to Chicago?
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 Colombo and Chicago?
Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo right now.
In which direction is Chicago from Colombo?
Chicago lies to the north-northwest of Colombo (initial bearing 348°).
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.