How far is Chicago, IL, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 7081 miles / 11396 kilometers / 6153 nautical miles.

Distance from Nanjing to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanjing to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7080.973 miles
• 11395.722 kilometers
• 6153.197 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

• 7066.429 miles
• 11372.315 kilometers
• 6140.559 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 Nanjing to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 13 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Chicago?

The time difference between Nanjing and Chicago is 14 hours. Chicago is 14 hours behind Nanjing.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Chicago generates about 866 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 866 kilograms equals 1 910 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin	Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City:	Nanjing
Country:	China
IATA Code:	NKG
ICAO Code:	ZSNJ
Coordinates:	31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E

Destination	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W