How far is São Paulo from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) is 5222 miles / 8404 kilometers / 4538 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
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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)- 5222.062 miles
- 8404.094 kilometers
- 4537.848 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- 5237.049 miles
- 8428.213 kilometers
- 4550.871 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–Guarulhos International 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–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
On average, flying from Chicago to São Paulo generates about 613 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 613 kilograms equals 1 351 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–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
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–Guarulhos International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GRU |
| ICAO Code: | SBGR |
| Coordinates: | 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to São Paulo (GRU)
| United Airlines |