Distance from Melbourne to Chicago
The straight-line distance from Melbourne (Australia) to Chicago (United States) is 15,573 km (9,676 mi) as the crow flies. The estimated flight time is 18 hr 18 min. Chicago is -16 hr relative to Melbourne.
Straight-Line Distance
15,573 km
9,676 mi
Estimated Flight Time
18 hr 18 min
at 900 km/h + 1 hr ground
Time Zone Difference
-16 hr
standard time
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How far is it from Melbourne to Chicago?›
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Melbourne to Chicago is 15,573 km (9,676 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 Melbourne to Chicago?›
The estimated flight time from Melbourne to Chicago is 18 hr 18 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 Melbourne and Chicago?›
Chicago is -16 hr relative to Melbourne. 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.