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How far is Zacatecas from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Zacatecas (Zacatecas International Airport) is 1562 miles / 2514 kilometers / 1358 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Zacatecas (ZCL) is 1809 miles / 2911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 23 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Zacatecas International Airport

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1358
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Distance from Chicago to Zacatecas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1562.308 miles
  • 2514.291 kilometers
  • 1357.609 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
  • 1564.236 miles
  • 2517.393 kilometers
  • 1359.284 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 Zacatecas?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Zacatecas generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Zacatecas

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

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 Zacatecas International Airport
City: Zacatecas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZCL
ICAO Code: MMZC
Coordinates: 22°53′49″N, 102°41′13″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Zacatecas (ZCL)

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