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Distance from Buenos Aires to Chicago

9,012 km (5,600 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

9,012 km

Kilometers

5,600 miles

Miles

~11h 6m

Est. Flight

3h

Time Difference

Buenos Aires

Argentina
Area: 203 km²
Population: 3.06M
Timezone: UTC-3
Elevation: 25m

Chicago

USA
Area: 606 km²
Population: 2.7M
Timezone: UTC-6
Elevation: 176m

Buenos Aires and Chicago sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 11h 6m by commercial jet.

Buenos Aires is known for Tango dancing and La Boca neighborhood, while Chicago is famous for Deep-dish pizza and Willis Tower.

In terms of city area, Chicago is 3.0x larger than Buenos Aires. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Buenos Aires from Chicago?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Buenos Aires to Chicago is 9,012 km (5,600 miles).

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Chicago?

A direct flight would take approximately 11h 6m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Buenos Aires bigger than Chicago?

Chicago is larger at 606 km², compared to 203 km².

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