How far is Chicago, IL, from São Paulo?
The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 5207 miles / 8380 kilometers / 4525 nautical miles.
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Chicago Midway 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)- 5206.780 miles
- 8379.501 kilometers
- 4524.568 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- 5221.763 miles
- 8403.613 kilometers
- 4537.588 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 Midway International Airport is 10 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Chicago?
The time difference between São Paulo and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours behind São Paulo.
Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from São Paulo to Chicago generates about 611 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 611 kilograms equals 1 347 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 Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |