Distance from Chicago to Buenos Aires

The distance between Chicago, United States and Buenos Aires, Argentina is 8,979 kilometers (5,579 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina

Chicago in the United States and Buenos Aires in Argentina are located in different hemispheres, with Chicago in North America and Buenos Aires in South America, separated by a vast ocean and diverse landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 8,979 kilometers, heading southeast.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Buenos Aires is at 31 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The journey from Chicago to Buenos Aires crosses the equator, highlighting the Mississippi River and the Andes Mountains.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for mild weather in Buenos Aires. Avoid summer due to high humidity and winter for cooler temperatures.

Climate

Buenos Aires has a milder climate than Chicago, with warmer winters and more humid summers, lacking Chicago's cold winters.

Accessibility

Buenos Aires offers extensive public transport and pedestrian-friendly areas, while Chicago has more developed infrastructure for accessibility.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 30-45 days
Motorcycle 10-12 days
Car 8-10 days
Airplane 14-16 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires

Coordinates: 34.6132° S 58.3772° W

Elevation: 31 m (102 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP)
  • El Palomar Airport (EPA)
  • San Fernando Airport (FDO)
  • Buenos Aires - Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)
  • Colonia del Sacramento International Airport (CYR)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Cities within similar distances

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Dhaka, Bangladesh Sevilla, Spain 8,979 km
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Rosario, Argentina Omaha, United States 8,978 km
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Torreón, Mexico Madrid, Spain 8,977 km
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Havana, Cuba Accra, Ghana 8,977 km
Kano, Nigeria Santa Marta, Colombia 8,981 km
Stockholm, Sweden Mérida, Mexico 8,977 km
Valencia, Spain Portland, United States 8,977 km

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