How far is Mexicali from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 1633 miles / 2629 kilometers / 1419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Mexicali (MXL) is 2018 miles / 3247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 41 minutes.

Distance from Chicago to Mexicali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1633.395 miles
• 2628.694 kilometers
• 1419.381 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

• 1630.617 miles
• 2624.224 kilometers
• 1416.968 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 Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Mexicali?

The time difference between Chicago and Mexicali is 2 hours. Mexicali is 2 hours behind Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Mexicali generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Mexicali

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

Airport information

Origin	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

Destination	Mexicali International Airport
City:	Mexicali
Country:	Mexico
IATA Code:	MXL
ICAO Code:	MMML
Coordinates:	32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W