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How far is Tijuana from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) is 1723 miles / 2774 kilometers / 1498 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Tijuana (TIJ) is 2092 miles / 3367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 48 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Tijuana International Airport

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1723
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2774
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1498
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Distance from Chicago to Tijuana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1723.499 miles
  • 2773.703 kilometers
  • 1497.680 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
  • 1720.482 miles
  • 2768.847 kilometers
  • 1495.058 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 Tijuana?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tijuana International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Tijuana generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Tijuana

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

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 Tijuana International Airport
City: Tijuana
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TIJ
ICAO Code: MMTJ
Coordinates: 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W