Distance from Chicago to Sydney
The straight-line distance from Chicago (United States) to Sydney (Australia) is 14,876 km (9,243 mi) as the crow flies. The estimated flight time is 17 hr 32 min. Sydney is +16 hr relative to Chicago.
Straight-Line Distance
14,876 km
9,243 mi
Estimated Flight Time
17 hr 32 min
at 900 km/h + 1 hr ground
Time Zone Difference
+16 hr
standard time
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How far is it from Chicago to Sydney?›
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Chicago to Sydney is 14,876 km (9,243 mi). This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities, measured along the surface of the Earth using the haversine formula. Actual travel distances by road will be longer.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Sydney?›
The estimated flight time from Chicago to Sydney is 17 hr 32 min. This estimate assumes a cruising speed of 900 km/h plus 1 hour for takeoff, landing, and taxi time. Actual flight times vary by airline, aircraft type, winds, and specific routing.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sydney?›
Sydney is +16 hr relative to Chicago. This is based on standard (non-DST) UTC offsets. During daylight saving time, the difference may vary by one hour depending on which regions observe DST and when they transition.