How far is Chicago, IL, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 5227 miles / 8413 kilometers / 4543 nautical miles.

Distance from São Paulo to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5227.437 miles
• 8412.744 kilometers
• 4542.518 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 5242.520 miles
• 8437.019 kilometers
• 4555.626 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from São Paulo to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 10 hours and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Chicago?

The time difference between São Paulo and Chicago is 3 hours. Chicago is 3 hours behind São Paulo.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Chicago generates about 614 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 614 kilograms equals 1 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin	São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City:	São Paulo
Country:	Brazil
IATA Code:	CGH
ICAO Code:	SBSP
Coordinates:	23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W

Destination	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W