Distance from Chicago to Tokyo

The distance between Chicago, United States and Tokyo, Japan is 10,163 kilometers (6,315 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Tokyo, Japan

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States, while Tokyo is situated on the eastern coast of Japan, separated by the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 10,163 kilometers, heading northwest.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Tokyo is at 44 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The journey from Chicago to Tokyo crosses the Pacific Ocean, with Tokyo's skyline featuring landmarks like Tokyo Tower.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for pleasant conditions in Tokyo, avoiding the hot summer and cold winter.

Climate

Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate, warmer and wetter than Chicago's continental climate, especially in summer.

Accessibility

Tokyo offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, more developed than Chicago's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 16-18 hours
Jet fighter 10-12 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)
Tokyo, Japan

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo

Coordinates: 35.6895° N 139.6917° E

Elevation: 44 m (144 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Tokyo International Airport (HND)
  • Yokota Air Base (OKO)
  • Atsugi Naval Air Facility (NJA)
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
  • Hyakuri Airport (IBR)

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 Tokyo

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tokyo to Yokohama 29 km
From Tokyo to Osaka 397 km
From Tokyo to Nagoya 259 km
From Tokyo to Sapporo 831 km
From Tokyo to Fukuoka 881 km

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