Johannesburg to Chicago Distance
13,984 km · 8,689 miles · 17 h 59 min flight
The distance from Johannesburg to Chicago is 13,984 km (8,689 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 17 h 59 min. Chicago is 7 hours behind Johannesburg.
Johannesburg
South Africa
Chicago
Illinois
- 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
- Chicago vs Johannesburg
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Johannesburg | Northwest (304°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Chicago | East (95°) |
| Halfway point | 14.33° N, 21.41° W |
| Johannesburg coordinates | 26.20° S, 28.04° E |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Johannesburg?
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 Johannesburg to Chicago?
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 Johannesburg and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Johannesburg right now.
In which direction is Chicago from Johannesburg?
Chicago lies to the northwest of Johannesburg (initial bearing 304°).
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.