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How far is Guadalajara from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Airport) is 1725 miles / 2775 kilometers / 1499 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Guadalajara (GDL) is 2023 miles / 3255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 32 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Guadalajara International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Guadalajara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1724.537 miles
  • 2775.373 kilometers
  • 1498.582 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
  • 1727.134 miles
  • 2779.554 kilometers
  • 1500.839 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 Chicago to Guadalajara?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Guadalajara generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Guadalajara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination Guadalajara International Airport
City: Guadalajara
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: GDL
ICAO Code: MMGL
Coordinates: 20°31′18″N, 103°18′39″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Guadalajara (GDL)

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