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How far is Chicago, IL, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 5222 miles / 8404 kilometers / 4538 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Chicago

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

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

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

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

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

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″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

Airlines flying from São Paulo (GRU) to Chicago (ORD)

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