Flight Distance: Chicago to Rio de Janeiro
8,541
Kilometres (km)
5,307
Miles (mi)
4,612
Nautical miles
About this flight distance
The great circle distance from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is approximately 8,541 km. The typical flight time is 10h 32m.
This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.
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The great-circle distance from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is approximately 8,541 km (5,307 miles).