Distance from Chicago to Sydney

The distance between Chicago, United States and Sydney, Australia is 14,869 kilometers (9,239 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Chicago is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Sydney is situated on the southeastern coast of Australia, both cities are separated by vast oceans and continents. The straight-line distance between them is 14,869 kilometers, heading west.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Sydney is at 58 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Sydney crosses the Pacific Ocean, highlighting the vast geographical separation and cultural landmarks.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for mild weather and fewer tourists in Sydney, avoiding the peak summer season.

Climate

Sydney has a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, contrasting with Chicago's cold winters and hot summers.

Accessibility

Sydney offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, providing more options compared to Chicago's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 1-2 days
Jet fighter 16-18 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)
Sydney, Australia

Local time:

Time Zone: Australia/Sydney

Coordinates: 33.8679° S 151.2073° E

Elevation: 58 m (190 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Sydney International Airport (SYD)
  • Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU)
  • RAAF Base Richmond (XRH)
  • Camden Airport (CDU)
  • Wollongong Airport (WOL)

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 Sydney

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Sydney to Melbourne 714 km
From Sydney to Brisbane 731 km
From Sydney to Perth 3,297 km
From Sydney to Canberra 247 km
From Sydney to Adelaide 1,165 km

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Puebla, Mexico Hanoi, Vietnam 14,864 km
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