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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.

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 Flag of 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 Flag of 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