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How far is San Luis Potosi from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and San Luis Potosi (San Luis Potosí International Airport) is 1548 miles / 2491 kilometers / 1345 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) is 1841 miles / 2963 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 47 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – San Luis Potosí International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to San Luis Potosi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1548.004 miles
  • 2491.271 kilometers
  • 1345.179 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
  • 1550.430 miles
  • 2495.175 kilometers
  • 1347.287 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 San Luis Potosi?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Luis Potosí International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and San Luis Potosí International Airport (SLP)

On average, flying from Chicago to San Luis Potosi generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 402 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 San Luis Potosi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and San Luis Potosí International Airport (SLP).

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 San Luis Potosí International Airport
City: San Luis Potosi
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: SLP
ICAO Code: MMSP
Coordinates: 22°15′15″N, 100°55′51″W