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How far is Chicago, IL, from Wuhan?

The distance between Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 7231 miles / 11636 kilometers / 6283 nautical miles.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Wuhan to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7230.521 miles
  • 11636.396 kilometers
  • 6283.151 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
  • 7216.086 miles
  • 11613.164 kilometers
  • 6270.607 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 Wuhan to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 14 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Wuhan to Chicago generates about 887 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 887 kilograms equals 1 957 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wuhan to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
City: Wuhan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUH
ICAO Code: ZHHH
Coordinates: 30°47′1″N, 114°12′28″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