How far is Rio De Janeiro from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 5293 miles / 8518 kilometers / 4599 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5292.956 miles
- 8518.187 kilometers
- 4599.453 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- 5307.122 miles
- 8540.984 kilometers
- 4611.763 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 Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 10 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Rio De Janeiro?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from Chicago to Rio De Janeiro generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
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 | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |