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How far is Chicago, IL, from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1444 miles / 2324 kilometers / 1255 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Chicago (ORD) is 2871 miles / 4620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 50 minutes.

Cancún International Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 1444.156 miles
  • 2324.144 kilometers
  • 1254.937 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
  • 1448.197 miles
  • 2330.647 kilometers
  • 1258.449 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 O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cancún and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Cancún and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Cancún to Chicago generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Cancún International Airport
City: Cancún
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUN
ICAO Code: MMUN
Coordinates: 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″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 Cancún (CUN) to Chicago (ORD)

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