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How far is El Salvador from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and El Salvador (Ricardo García Posada Airport) is 4839 miles / 7788 kilometers / 4205 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Ricardo García Posada Airport

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Distance from Chicago to El Salvador

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4839.085 miles
  • 7787.752 kilometers
  • 4205.050 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
  • 4858.529 miles
  • 7819.044 kilometers
  • 4221.946 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 El Salvador?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ricardo García Posada Airport is 9 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ricardo García Posada Airport (ESR)

On average, flying from Chicago to El Salvador generates about 563 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 563 kilograms equals 1 241 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to El Salvador

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ricardo García Posada Airport (ESR).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Ricardo García Posada Airport
City: El Salvador
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: ESR
ICAO Code: SCES
Coordinates: 26°18′39″S, 69°45′54″W