How far is Chicago, IL, from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 6579 miles / 10588 kilometers / 5717 nautical miles.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6578.878 miles
- 10587.677 kilometers
- 5716.888 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- 6563.200 miles
- 10562.447 kilometers
- 5703.265 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 Beijing to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 12 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Chicago?
The time difference between Beijing and Chicago is 14 hours. Chicago is 14 hours behind Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Beijing to Chicago generates about 796 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 796 kilograms equals 1 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Beijing to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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 |
Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Chicago (ORD)
| Air China |
| American Airlines |
| Hainan Airlines |
| United Airlines |