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How far is Chicago, IL, from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 4177 miles / 6723 kilometers / 3630 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Sal to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sal to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4177.225 miles
  • 6722.593 kilometers
  • 3629.910 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
  • 4172.874 miles
  • 6715.590 kilometers
  • 3626.128 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 Sal to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 8 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Sal to Chicago generates about 479 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 479 kilograms equals 1 055 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″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