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How far is Chicago, IL, from Mexico City?

The distance between Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1686 miles / 2713 kilometers / 1465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago (ORD) is 2070 miles / 3332 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 52 minutes.

Mexico City International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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1686
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2713
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Distance from Mexico City to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1685.656 miles
  • 2712.800 kilometers
  • 1464.795 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
  • 1689.329 miles
  • 2718.711 kilometers
  • 1467.987 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 Mexico City to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Mexico City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Mexico City to Chicago generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mexico City to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Mexico City International Airport
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MEX
ICAO Code: MMMX
Coordinates: 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″W
Destination Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Airlines flying from Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago (ORD)

Aeroméxico
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
Volaris