Distance from Chicago to Guangzhou
12,474 km (7,751 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
12,474 km
Kilometers
7,751 miles
Miles
~15h 10m
Est. Flight
14h
Time Difference
Chicago
USAGuangzhou
ChinaChicago and Guangzhou are separated by over 12000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.
Chicago is known for Deep-dish pizza and Willis Tower, while Guangzhou is famous for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum).
In terms of city area, Guangzhou is 12.3x larger than Chicago. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Chicago from Guangzhou?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Chicago to Guangzhou is 12,474 km (7,751 miles).
How long is the flight from Chicago to Guangzhou?
A direct flight would take approximately 15h 10m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Chicago bigger than Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is larger at 7,434 km², compared to 606 km².