How far is Chicago, IL, from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 5278 miles / 8494 kilometers / 4586 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5277.809 miles
- 8493.810 kilometers
- 4586.291 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- 5291.969 miles
- 8516.599 kilometers
- 4598.595 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 Rio De Janeiro to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 10 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Chicago generates about 620 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 620 kilograms equals 1 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |