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How far is Silao from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Silao (Bajío International Airport) is 1641 miles / 2642 kilometers / 1426 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Silao (BJX) is 1944 miles / 3128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 54 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Bajío International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Silao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1641.441 miles
  • 2641.644 kilometers
  • 1426.373 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
  • 1644.186 miles
  • 2646.061 kilometers
  • 1428.759 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 Silao?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bajío International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Bajío International Airport (BJX)

On average, flying from Chicago to Silao generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 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 Silao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Bajío International Airport (BJX).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination Bajío International Airport
City: Silao
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: BJX
ICAO Code: MMLO
Coordinates: 20°59′36″N, 101°28′51″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Silao (BJX)

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