How far is Chicago, IL, from Mexico City?
The distance between Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1677 miles / 2699 kilometers / 1458 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago (MDW) is 2092 miles / 3367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 30 minutes.
Mexico City International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Mexico City to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mexico City to Chicago. 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 Mexico City to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Mexico City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Mexico City to Chicago 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 Mexico City to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Mexico City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexico City |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MEX |
| ICAO Code: | MMMX |
| Coordinates: | 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″W |
| Destination | 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 |