How far is Chicago, IL, from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 5293 miles / 8518 kilometers / 4599 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 5292.956 miles
- 8518.187 kilometers
- 4599.453 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- 5307.122 miles
- 8540.984 kilometers
- 4611.763 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 O'Hare International Airport is 10 hours and 31 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Chicago generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 372 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 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 |