Distance from Chicago to Paris

The distance between Chicago, United States and Paris, France is 6,672 kilometers (4,146 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States, while Paris is situated in the north-central part of France, across the Atlantic Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 6,672 kilometers, heading northeast.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Paris is at 42 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Paris crosses the Atlantic Ocean, connecting the Great Lakes region to the historic city of Paris.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for fewer crowds and pleasant conditions in Paris, avoiding peak summer tourism.

Climate

Paris has a milder climate compared to Chicago, with less extreme temperatures and more consistent rainfall throughout the year.

Accessibility

Paris offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, comparable to Chicago, enhancing mobility for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 10-12 hours
Jet fighter 6-8 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Paris, France

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Paris

Coordinates: 48.8534° N 2.3488° E

Elevation: 42 m (138 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
  • Villacoublay-Vélizy (BA 107) Air Base (VIY)
  • Paris–Le Bourget Airport (LBG)
  • Toussus-le-Noble Airport (TNF)
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Paris

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Paris to Marseille 661 km
From Paris to Lyon 393 km
From Paris to Toulouse 588 km
From Paris to Nice 686 km
From Paris to Nantes 343 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Valencia, Spain Belém, Brazil 6,672 km
Berlin, Germany Baltimore, United States 6,672 km
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Dublin, Ireland Tampa, United States 6,671 km
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Sucre, Bolivia Queens, United States 6,670 km
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Guadalajara, Mexico San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina 6,675 km
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Chengdu, China Istanbul, Turkey 6,675 km
Moscow, Russia Halifax, Canada 6,668 km
Sheffield, United Kingdom Kampala, Uganda 6,668 km
Sucre, Bolivia New York City, United States 6,676 km
Sucre, Bolivia Brooklyn, United States 6,668 km
Bengaluru, India Tokyo, Japan 6,668 km
Edmonton, Canada Leicester, United Kingdom 6,676 km

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