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How far is Chicago, IL, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (ORD) is 1334 miles / 2147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 50 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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1118
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1799
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971
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Distance from Albuquerque to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1117.785 miles
  • 1798.900 kilometers
  • 971.328 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
  • 1115.932 miles
  • 1795.919 kilometers
  • 969.719 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 Albuquerque to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Chicago generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W
Destination Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Airlines flying from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (ORD)

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