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Distance from Barcelona to Chicago

7,081 km (4,400 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

7,081 km

Kilometers

4,400 miles

Miles

~8h 50m

Est. Flight

7h

Time Difference

Barcelona

Spain
Area: 101 km²
Population: 1.66M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 12m

Chicago

USA
Area: 606 km²
Population: 2.7M
Timezone: UTC-6
Elevation: 176m

Barcelona and Chicago sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 8h 50m by commercial jet.

Barcelona is known for Sagrada Família and Park Güell, while Chicago is famous for Deep-dish pizza and Willis Tower.

In terms of city area, Chicago is 6.0x larger than Barcelona. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Barcelona from Chicago?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Barcelona to Chicago is 7,081 km (4,400 miles).

How long is the flight from Barcelona to Chicago?

A direct flight would take approximately 8h 50m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Barcelona bigger than Chicago?

Chicago is larger at 606 km², compared to 101 km².

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