Sydney to Chicago Distance
14,874 km · 9,242 miles · 19 h 6 min flight
The distance from Sydney to Chicago is 14,874 km (9,242 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 19 h 6 min. Chicago is 16 hours behind Sydney.
Sydney
New South Wales
Chicago
Illinois
- 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
- Chicago vs Sydney
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Sydney | East-northeast (62°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Chicago | West (260°) |
| Halfway point | 8.05° N, 153.71° W |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Sydney?
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 Sydney to Chicago?
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 Sydney and Chicago?
Chicago is 16 hours behind Sydney right now.
In which direction is Chicago from Sydney?
Chicago lies to the east-northeast of Sydney (initial bearing 62°).
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.