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How far is Albuquerque, NM, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 1338 miles / 2154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 44 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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1118
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1799
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971
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Distance from Chicago to Albuquerque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1117.785 miles
  • 1798.900 kilometers
  • 971.328 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
  • 1115.932 miles
  • 1795.919 kilometers
  • 969.719 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 Albuquerque?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Albuquerque generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Albuquerque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Albuquerque (ABQ)

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