How far is Mexico City from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) is 1677 miles / 2699 kilometers / 1458 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Mexico City (MEX) is 1989 miles / 3201 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 31 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Mexico City International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Mexico City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Mexico City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1677.276 miles
- 2699.315 kilometers
- 1457.513 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- 1680.904 miles
- 2705.153 kilometers
- 1460.666 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 Mexico City?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Mexico City International Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Mexico City?
The time difference between Chicago and Mexico City is 1 hour. Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
On average, flying from Chicago to Mexico City generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 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 Mexico City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Mexico City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexico City |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MEX |
| ICAO Code: | MMMX |
| Coordinates: | 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″W |