Distance from Chicago to São Paulo

The distance between Chicago, United States and São Paulo, Brazil is 8,382 kilometers (5,208 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

São Paulo, Brazil

Chicago is located in the northern part of the United States while São Paulo is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, both cities being major urban centers in their respective countries. The straight-line distance between them is 8,382 kilometers, heading southeast.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while São Paulo is at 769 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to São Paulo crosses diverse landscapes, including the Midwest of the USA and the vast Amazon basin.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in April to June or September to November due to mild weather and fewer tourists in São Paulo.

Climate

São Paulo has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, unlike Chicago's cold winters and hot summers.

Accessibility

São Paulo offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Chicago, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 26-30 days
Motorcycle 10-12 days
Car 8-10 days
Airplane 12-14 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
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)
São Paulo, Brazil

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Sao_Paulo

Coordinates: 23.5475° S 46.6361° W

Elevation: 769 m (2,523 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Congonhas-São Paulo Airport (CGH)
  • São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
  • Base Aérea de Santos Airport (SSZ)
  • Bragança Paulista Airport (BJP)
  • Viracopos International Airport (VCP)

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

Other distances from São Paulo

Distances between cities Kilometers
From São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 361 km
From São Paulo to Belo Horizonte 489 km
From São Paulo to Salvador 1,452 km
From São Paulo to Fortaleza 2,361 km
From São Paulo to Manaus 2,682 km

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San Francisco, United States Bradford, United Kingdom 8,379 km
Belmopan, Belize Bilbao, Spain 8,385 km
Glasgow, United Kingdom Veracruz, Mexico 8,379 km
Zaragoza, Spain Ibagué, Colombia 8,385 km
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Leeds, United Kingdom Oakland, United States 8,379 km

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