How far is Chicago, IL, from Guangzhou?
The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 7749 miles / 12471 kilometers / 6734 nautical miles.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Guangzhou to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7749.171 miles
- 12471.081 kilometers
- 6733.845 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 7736.384 miles
- 12450.503 kilometers
- 6722.734 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Guangzhou to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 15 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Chicago?
The time difference between Guangzhou and Chicago is 14 hours. Chicago is 14 hours behind Guangzhou.
Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Guangzhou to Chicago generates about 962 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 962 kilograms equals 2 121 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CAN |
| ICAO Code: | ZGGG |
| Coordinates: | 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |