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How far is Nanjing from Chicago, IL?

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

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Nanjing

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Nanjing. 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 Chicago to Nanjing?

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

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

On average, flying from Chicago to Nanjing 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 Chicago to Nanjing

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

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E