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How far is Shenzhen from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) is 7774 miles / 12511 kilometers / 6755 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Shenzhen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7773.950 miles
  • 12510.959 kilometers
  • 6755.378 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
  • 7761.346 miles
  • 12490.676 kilometers
  • 6744.426 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 Shenzhen?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 15 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

On average, flying from Chicago to Shenzhen generates about 965 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 965 kilograms equals 2 129 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Shenzhen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
City: Shenzhen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SZX
ICAO Code: ZGSZ
Coordinates: 22°38′21″N, 113°48′39″E