How far is Chicago, IL, from Cancún?
The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1431 miles / 2302 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Chicago (MDW) is 2892 miles / 4655 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 27 minutes.
Cancún International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Cancún to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cancún to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1430.533 miles
- 2302.219 kilometers
- 1243.099 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- 1434.561 miles
- 2308.702 kilometers
- 1246.599 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 Cancún to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cancún and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Cancún to Chicago generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cancún to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″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 |
Airlines flying from Cancún (CUN) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |