How far is Chicago, IL, from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 4788 miles / 7706 kilometers / 4161 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Recife to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4788.314 miles
- 7706.044 kilometers
- 4160.931 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- 4795.278 miles
- 7717.253 kilometers
- 4166.983 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 Recife to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 9 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Chicago?
The time difference between Recife and Chicago is 3 hours. Chicago is 3 hours behind Recife.
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Recife to Chicago generates about 556 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 556 kilograms equals 1 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Recife |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | REC |
| ICAO Code: | SBRF |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″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 |