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How far is Chicago, IL, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 4802 miles / 7728 kilometers / 4173 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 4802.070 miles
  • 7728.182 kilometers
  • 4172.884 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
  • 4809.045 miles
  • 7739.408 kilometers
  • 4178.946 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 Recife to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 9 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Recife to Chicago generates about 558 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 558 kilograms equals 1 231 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
City: Recife
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: REC
ICAO Code: SBRF
Coordinates: 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W
Destination 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