How far is São Paulo from Chicago, IL?

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

Distance from Chicago to São Paulo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to São Paulo. 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 Chicago to São Paulo?

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

What is the time difference between Chicago and São Paulo?

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

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

On average, flying from Chicago to São Paulo 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 Chicago to São Paulo

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

Airport information

Origin	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

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